Rice flour is the product that comes after grinding the rice, which can be white or whole, varying especially in the amount of fiber present in the flour, which is higher in the case of brown rice.
This type of flour does not contain gluten and can be used in the preparation of various dishes, from pies to breads or cakes, for example, and is therefore an excellent substitute for common meals for celiac patients.
In addition, due to its composition in complex carbohydrates and fibers, rice flour can also be used in weight-loss diets to replace other types of flour and maintain the delicious taste of various dishes.
Key health benefits
The benefits of this type of flour are mainly related to its high amount of fibers:
- Prevents constipation and facilitates bowel function;
- Eliminates toxins and other wastes from the intestine;
- Reduces levels of bad cholesterol in the body;
- It decreases the sensation of constant hunger;
- Regulates blood sugar levels.
Due to all these benefits, the use of rice flour helps to prevent the onset of various diseases like diverticulitis, type 2 diabetes, constipation and other types of colon diseases.
These benefits are also higher in the flours prepared with brown rice, since they have a greater amount of fiber in their composition.
Price and where to buy
Rice flour can be found in some supermarkets and natural food stores, being more common in Asian food stores as it is used very often in countries like Japan, China or India.
This product has a price that can vary between 5 and 30 reais to 1 kg, depending on the brand and the place of purchase. Usually wholemeal flour is more expensive than white flour.
How To Make Homemade
Although it can be bought already ready, this flour can also be easily made at home using rice grain. For this it is due to:
- Put 500 grams of rice in a blender, food processor or coffee grinder;
- Turn the appliance on and mix the flour until the desired consistency is obtained;
- Repeat the two steps with the remaining rice until you have the required amount.
The type of rice selected should vary according to the type of flour that is desired. Thus, in order to make whole-grain flour, one must use whole-grain rice, while white flour must be used to prepare common flour.
Rice flour recipes
Rice flour can be used in almost every day-to-day recipes, making it a great substitute for wheat flour to prepare gluten-free dishes. Some ideas are:
Gluten-free pudding recipe
This thigh can be ingested by anyone who has intestinal problems, especially in the case of celiac patients, without losing the taste. To do this, you must:
- 2 cups of rice flour;
- 2 cups chicken broth;
- 1 tablespoon butter;
- Salt to taste;
- Manioc flour or manioc flour.
Add the broth and butter in a pan and bring to a boil, then add salt to taste and the rice flour. Stir well until a homogeneous mixture is obtained and then place the dough on a smooth, greased surface. Knead the dough with your hands for 5 minutes and then remove a piece, fold it in your hand and place the desired filling. Close the dough, pass it in a little beaten egg, then the cornmeal or the cassava flour and fry.
Pancake recipe with rice flour
The rice flour allows to prepare a pancake without gluten, for this one must use the following ingredients:
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 cup rice flour;
- 1 tablespoon of melted butter;
- 1 teaspoon baking soup;
- 1 egg;
- 1 tablespoon of sugar.
Add the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl. In another, mix milk, butter and egg, using a whisk. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and stir well. Then add a ladle of pasta in a frying pan and brown on both sides.
