Omega Rice Flour: finely milled rice flour for murukku, crisp batters and gluten-free baking. Single 1 kg pack.
Rice flour is finely milled rice and is distinct from rice starch. It is a common substitute for wheat flour in gluten-free cooking and is also used to thicken refrigerated or frozen dishes, as it helps stop liquid separating. In South Indian kitchens rice flour is used for murukku, appam, idiyappam and crisp dosa, and a spoonful added to pakora batter makes it extra crunchy. In East Asia it is used for rice cakes and dumplings, and in the Gulf for sweets such as khanfaroosh. Bakers mix it into shortbread for a tender, sandy crumb. Store rice flour in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to prevent lumps and insects, and use a dry scoop every time. Japanese mochi is made from a related glutinous rice flour.
