no6 mai5 fan2糯米粉
Jyutpingno6 mai5 fan2
Yalenoh máih fán
Definition
Glutinous rice flour; flour made by grinding glutinous rice.
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How it's used
Glutinous rice flour is the essential ingredient for creating the chewy, elastic texture characteristic of many traditional Chinese desserts. It is distinct from regular rice flour, which lacks this stickiness and is used for different types of steamed dishes. When working with it, you will notice that it forms a dough that is much more pliable and soft compared to wheat-based doughs.
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baau1包bāuExamples
Is this bag of glutinous rice flour enough to make tangyuan?
You must use glutinous rice flour to make this type of cake.
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Common phrases
knead glutinous rice flour
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with regular rice flour, which is called 粘米粉. Using the wrong one will result in a completely different texture, as 粘米粉 does not become sticky or chewy when cooked.
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