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    11 Glutinous Rice Flour Substitutes

    Published: Apr 11, 2023 by Yuan

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    What is glutinous rice flour?

    Glutinous rice flour is a type of sticky flour that, as the name suggests, is made from glutinous rice. Also known as waxy rice flour or sticky rice flour, it is commonly used in Asian savory dishes, rice cakes, and desserts. It is a staple ingredient in Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisine for sweets, bakeries, and dumplings.

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    Jump To
    • What is glutinous rice flour?
    • 1. Almond flour
    • 2. Arrowroot flour
    • 3. Brown rice flour
    • 4. Chapssal flour
    • 5. Coconut flour
    • 6. Corn starch
    • 7. Mochiko flour
    • 8. Potato starch
    • 9. Rice flour
    • 10. Shiratamako flour
    • 11. Tapioca flour
    • Conclusion
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    For example, two recipes made with glutinous rice flour are: the Chinese Red Bean Cake Recipe and the Chinese Pumpkin Cake. If you are looking for glutinous rice flour substitute, you will be glad to know several options are available. While not all replacements will produce the same results, they are worth exploring. Here are the top 11 good alternatives to substitute glutinous rice flour:

    1. Almond flour

    Almond flour is another excellent glutinous rice flour substitute. It offers a similar consistency and is suitable for making Japanese rice cakes, pancakes, dumplings, and rice noodles. The primary difference between glutinous rice flour and almond flour is that it doesn’t have the sticky consistency of glutinous rice flour, so it might not be suitable for recipes that require much stickiness, e.g., mochi.

    2. Arrowroot flour

    Arrowroot flour is one of the best glutinous rice flour substitutes. While it doesn’t have the same consistency as waxy rice flour, it absorbs more liquid, so you must use less liquid when cooking. Another essential thing to note is that arrowroot powder has a slightly bitter flavor. This makes it suitable for recipes with other intense flavors, e.g., chili or curry.

    3. Brown rice flour

    Brown rice flour is an acceptable glutinous rice flour alternative. It is less refined than glutinous rice flour, so expect your dish to be slightly smoother. One way to tackle this issue is to sift the brown rice flour before adding it to the recipe. It is also somewhat heavier than glutinous rice flour, so it’s unsuitable as a leavening agent. However, you can use it as a thickening agent.

    4. Chapssal flour

    Chapssal flour can also be used as a sweet rice flour substitute because it is a Korean variety of glutinous rice called chapssal. In Japan, it is commonly used to make sweet dumplings. When using it as a glutinous rice flour substitute in a recipe, you must add certain ingredients, e.g., eggs or egg whites, etc.

    5. Coconut flour

    Coconut flour is a good substitute for glutinous rice flour, and it offers the advantage of providing a subtle coconut flavor to sweet baked goods. Coconut flour works particularly well in recipes that require many eggs because it quickly absorbs moisture and gives the recipe structure. But it can be quite drying and may cause baked goods to be heavy and dense. That’s why it is recommended that you use small amounts of it when baking.

    6. Corn starch

    Corn starch is a popular ingredient to substitute glutinous rice flour. It is readily available in most grocery stores and supermarkets. It has a neutral flavor and texture similar to glutinous rice flour. However, an important thing to remember is that it is not as sticky as glutinous rice flour and doesn’t absorb flavor. When using it as a substitute for glutinous rice flour, you must use twice as much corn starch as glutinous rice flour.

    7. Mochiko flour

    Mochiko flour is one of the best substitutes for glutinous rice flour, depending on what type of food you are cooking and your desired texture. Generally, you can use mochiko flour in savory and sweet dishes, and the results will be as good as those made with glutinous rice flour. The best thing about mochiko flour is that it is readily available in Asian markets and online. You can also make it at home by combining rice flour and corn starch in equal proportions.

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    8. Potato starch

    Potato starch is one of the most common alternatives for glutinous rice flour and is suitable for various recipes. However, remember that it doesn’t have the same sweet glutinous rice flour taste and sticky quality, so it might not be ideal for desserts. When using it as a substitute for glutinous rice flour, use a 1:1 ratio. Adding an extra cup of liquid is also recommended.

    9. Rice flour

    If you cannot find glutinous rice flour, you can use regular rice flour as a substitute. Rice flour is made from ground long or medium-grain rice (a typical type of rice). While rice flour has a slightly different flavor, it is still a good option, mainly if the recipe requires glutinous rice flour. White rice flour has an issue with stickiness, meaning the texture will not be the same as glutinous rice flour. It is easier to find than glutinous rice flour, making it a better choice for some people.

    10. Shiratamako flour

    Made from glutinous rice, Shiratamako flour has a slightly sweeter flavor than glutinous flour but is still a great alternate option for most recipes. It is commonly used to make sweet dumplings in Japan. It has a very smooth, fluffy, and chewy texture. Making this flour at home is also possible by grinding the rice in a coffee grinder or food processor.

    11. Tapioca flour

    Both glutinous rice flour and tapioca flour feature a similar starchy texture. Tapioca starch is a versatile and delicious substitute for glutinous rice flour, but it doesn’t have the same sticky texture. So, you will need to use less of it when adding it to a recipe. Also, since it is sweeter than glutinous rice flour, you must adjust the amount of sugar in the recipe.

    Conclusion

    Just because you don’t have glutinous rice flour on hand doesn’t mean you cannot enjoy your favorite sweet rice flour recipes. The next time you need glutinous rice flour and have limited stock, look around and see if you have anything similar to the gluten-free flour listed above. These great substitutes may not be as fluffy, sticky, or sweet as your original glutinous rice flour, but they are the closest options.

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