Features: Glutinous rice flour is produced by grinding glutinous rice water, it has high viscosity. The characteristic of the finished product is very soft and elastic.
Uses:
Used to make glutinous rice balls(Tangyuan), rice cakes, mochi, and other Chinese kuih with chewy mouthfeel.
Substitutes:
Glutinous rice flour can be replaced with corn flour, tapioca flour, and potato flour. However, the stickiness of glutinous rice flour is difficult to replace by other types of starch. If you are in pursuit of the best taste buds, it is better to get glutinous rice flour before making it.