Rice flour is the key ingredient that makes hundreds of different types of dim sum possible. Is it still as important in the Chinese kitchen as it was 2,000 years ago? What happened when wheat flour arrived? What does rice flour do that wheat flour doesn’t? What is the difference between glutinous and non-glutinous rice flour? Find out how to use this ingredient to create a variety of dishes with many different finishes, from crispy outer textures for pastries to a squidgy chewiness for cakes.
Andrew’s uses glutinous rice flour along with other starches to create his dim sum puff ball, served with a plum sauce.
I made the glutinous rice puff ball for the first time. Can I share the picture with you? Is nothing like the art work of Andrew's, but I'm quite proud as it satisfied my taste buds and helped my home sickness.
I made the glutinous rice puff ball for the first time. Can I share the picture with you? Is nothing like the art work of Andrew's, but I'm quite proud as it satisfied my taste buds and helped my home sickness.