Rice flour facts for kids
Rice flour is a special kind of flour. It is made from rice, which can be either white or brown. People use it in many different foods all over the world.
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How is Rice Flour Made?
To make rice flour, the outer shell of the rice grain, called the husk, is first taken off. After that, the raw rice is ground into a fine powder. This powder is what we call rice flour.
Why is Rice Flour Useful?
Rice flour is a great choice for many reasons. Some people find it easier to digest than wheat flour. This makes it a good option for those who have sensitive stomachs.
It is also very useful in cooking as a thickening agent. This means it can make sauces or soups thicker. It works especially well in recipes that will be stored in the fridge or freezer.
Dishes Made with Rice Flour
Many delicious dishes are made using rice flour. You might find it in noodles, like the ones used in Chinese mifen (pronounced "mee-fen"). These noodles can be steamed or fried.
Rice flour is also used to make many sweet treats, or desserts. For example, in Japan, it's used to make soft, chewy sweets called mochi. In the Philippines, it's used for treats like cascaron and galapóng. Galapóng is often baked into a cake called bibingka. Vietnamese banh canh also uses rice flour. Even a popular dish like General Tso's chicken can use rice flour. In Turkish cooking, it's known as pirinç unu.
Images for kids
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Rice flour and glutinous rice flour
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Wet-milled rice flour
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A birthday cake made from rice flour
See also
In Spanish: Harina de arroz para niños
