Recipes & Uses

Why You'll Love Rice Flour

• Mild Flavour: Complements a variety of sweet and savoury ingredients.

• Versatile Cooking Ingredient: Suitable for batters, pancakes, noodles and traditional recipes.

• Great for Baking: Can be used in biscuits, cakes and selected bread recipes.

• Useful for Thickening: Helps thicken soups, sauces and gravies.

• Convenient 800g Pack: Ideal for regular home cooking and baking.

How to Use Rice Flour

Use rice flour to prepare traditional dishes such as rice pancakes, steamed snacks and selected Indian recipes. Mix it with water and seasonings to make batters for crispy coatings, or incorporate it into biscuits and cakes for a different texture.

Rice flour can also be blended with other flours when making breads and baked goods. For thickening soups and sauces, mix it with a little cold water before adding it to the hot liquid to help prevent lumps.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.

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Recipe for rice Flour

Savory Rice Flour Pancakes (Bánh Xèo / Korean Bindaetteok-Inspired)

(Makes 4–6 pancakes)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice flour (white or brown)

• ¼ cup tapioca starch (or cornstarch, for crispiness)

• 1¼ cups water (or coconut milk for richness)

• ½ tsp turmeric (for color, optional)

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup bean sprouts

• ½ cup shredded carrots

• 2 green onions, chopped

• 100g shrimp or pork (thinly sliced, optional)

• 2 tbsp oil (for frying)

Dipping Sauce:

• 2 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegan)

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 red chili, sliced

Instructions:

1. Make the Batter

• In a bowl, mix rice flour, tapioca starch, turmeric, and salt.

• Gradually add water while whisking until smooth (consistency like thin cream). Let rest 10 mins.

2. Prepare Fillings

• Blanch bean sprouts in boiling water for 30 secs, then drain.

• Thinly slice carrots, green onions, and protein (if using).

3. Cook the Pancakes

• Heat 1 tsp oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.

• Pour ¼ cup batter, swirl to coat the pan thinly.

• Quickly add fillings (shrimp, sprouts, carrots) on one half.

• Cook 2–3 mins until edges crisp, then fold over like an omelette.

• Flip and cook 1–2 mins more until golden. Repeat.

4. Make Dipping Sauce

• Mix fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, garlic, and chili.

5. Serve Hot!

• Enjoy with fresh herbs (mint, cilantro) and dipping sauce.

Why Rice Flour?

✅ Gluten-free & light texture
✅ Crispy yet tender when fried
✅ Neutral taste—works in sweet & savory dishes

Other Rice Flour Uses:

• Rice Noodles (mix with water, steam, and slice)

• Gluten-Free Bread (blend with xanthan gum)

• Desserts (mochi, cookies, or dairy-free pudding)

Note 

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Although we take care to minimise the risk of cross-contact, we cannot guarantee that our products are completely free from traces of these allergens.

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