Mochiko Sweet Rice Flour (Pack of 3)

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Packaging displays multiple languages, but if you don’t speak any of them, fear not: Regardless of the brand, the bagged Thai rice flour is likely labeled in red or green lettering. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Combine all ingredients in a small heavy saucepan and bring to a slow boil and simmer for approximately 10 minutes.

Combine all ingredients well, then pour mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking pan lightly coated with non-stick cooking spray.If you’re using mochiko as a thickening agent for sauces, gravies, or soups, batter coatings, or a noodle binder, you can replace it with potato starch or cornstarch. Continue reading to learn about glutinous rice flour, from what it tastes like to substitutes and more.

California-based Koda Farms is a leading mochiko producer; if a recipe specifies mochiko, start with a Japanese-style flour to closely match recipe results.

Known for its sticky chewy texture, mochiko is very popular for making homemade mochi, manju, chi-chi-dango, senbei, and other Japanese snacks: both savory and sweet! By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising.

Mooncakes are filled with various custards and pastes and feature intricate designs on their exteriors. The first difference is mochiko flour is very fine, while shiratamako flour looks more like coarse granules. Glutinous rice has been grown in China for at least a few thousand years, with rice flour being used for around 2000 years. Rice flour is made from long to medium-grain rice, while sweet rice flour is made from short-grain rice. If temperatures are significantly below -18°C (0°F) in your area, this product may be susceptible to damage during transit.

The magic happens when you add the flour to the water; it dissolves quickly and yields a pliable dough. It's an Asian pantry staple with a high starch content, making whipping up mochi in the kitchen a breeze.

Bob’s Red Mill sells sweet rice flour, but its provenance is unknown, so it may not be a seamless swap for recipes that specify the mochiko from Koda Farms; in a pinch, try it out and see. Like mochi, they also use glutinous rice flour, though they include other flours like wheat flour and rice flour to create a slightly different consistency. The rice flours discussed here are the most common varieties in the US—so while there are many others around the world, these few products can turn into countless recipes. Short-grain rice, such as what’s used for sushi, has a lower ratio of amylose to amylopectin, hence its clump-ability.Transfer mixture to prepped baking pan and bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes clean. However, to formulate a bánh xèo batter with supermarket white rice flour, I had to specify a different amount of flour and employ hot water to soften the batter texture. Since you're an expert on glutinous rice flour, it's time to discuss what you can do with sweet rice flour (including sweet rice flour recipes). Mildly sweet and earthy in flavor, enjoy this versatile topping as filling in mochi and pastries or as a topping for pancakes, shaved ice, and ice cream!