What does it taste like?
Flavor and texture vary by variety, freshness, and preparation.
Grains
Rice flour
쌀가루
Common aliases
rice flour · glutinous rice flour · sweet rice flour
What is Rice flour?
Rice flour appears in Korean soups, stir-fries, salads, and side dishes. The source recipe may use a particular cut or form, so check the Korean ingredient note before cooking.
How is it used?
Use the form and amount listed in the recipe; trim or rinse as needed.
Where can you buy it?
Look for fresh rice flour with no off smell or sliminess.
How should you store it?
Refrigerate promptly and follow the package date when one is provided.
Possible substitutes
Wheat flour behaves differently and is not an exact substitute, especially in rice cakes and porridge.
Recipes using Rice flour
Side Dishes
Bok Choy Kimchi(청경채 김치)
Fresh bok choy is lightly salted and coated with a pear, plum extract, chili, garlic, and ginger seasoning.
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Main Dishes
Jujube Porridge(대추죽)
A smooth millet porridge enriched with strained jujubes and chestnuts, then gently thickened with glutinous rice.
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Side Dishes
Kabocha Squash and Yam Pancakes(단호박 마전)
Sweet kabocha squash batter is pan-fried with slices of blanched yam and finished with dried jujube garnish.
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Side Dishes
Potato and Yam Pancakes(마감자전)
Grated potato and yam are mixed with onion and glutinous rice flour, pan-fried into round pancakes, and served with a tangy soy dipping sauce.
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Rice Dishes
Red Bean Porridge(팥죽)
A thick red bean porridge made with softened red beans, soaked glutinous rice, and chewy glutinous rice balls, with optional sugar or honey.
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