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The Many Faces of Rice

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PUFFED RICE Polished rice is heated under pressure to produce these light, crunchy grains used for cereals and snack cakes.
RICE FLOUR (Also called rice powder.) Lighter and less glutinous than wheat flour, rice flour is the base for dim-sum wrappers, cakes and tempura batters.
RICE NOODLES Made from rice flour and water, rice noodles turn up in everything from soups to salads.
RICE MILK A nondairy alternative to cow's milk made by steeping cooked rice in hot water, then pureeing and straining the mixture.
RICE ICE CREAM Long popular in Europe, this smooth, sweet frozen dessert is made from rice milk.
SAKE Often called rice wine, sake is actually brewed, like beer.
RICE VINEGAR Lighter in body and slightly sweeter than wine vinegar, rice vinegar is used in sauces and marinades and for seasoning sushi rice.

--J.B.