What Are Rice cakes and How Can I Use Them?
Rice cakes is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store them, what to substitute, and 5 recipes to get you started.
What are rice cakes?
Rice cakes are a popular ingredient in many Asian cuisines.
Available as either sticks or small round cakes, they are made from pounded rice that has been molded into a flat shape and then dried.
Rice cakes have a somewhat chewy texture and a subtle flavor, making them a great addition to both sweet and savory dishes.
In some cultures, rice cakes are considered to be a symbol of good luck and are often served during festivals and special events. With their versatility and unique texture, rice cakes are a great option to add some variety to your cooking.
Whether you're making a stir-fry, soup, or dessert, rice cakes can add an interesting twist to your favorite recipes. So, next time you're looking to switch things up in the kitchen, give rice cakes a try!
Where found
Rice cakes are usually found in the asian section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
| In Chinese: | 年糕 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | gâteaux de riz | |
| en español: | pasteles de arroz |
Recipes using rice cakes
There are 5 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Korean Spicy Rice Cake, Cabbage & Leek Stew
This is another very normal dish that Korean people eat all the time, here the rice cake is nothing to do with dessert, it's a plain small patty or stick that is made of rice, normally simmered with stock, Korean chili sauce, cabbage and chilies. It soak all the delicious flavor, a classic and tasty Korean dish.
Rice Cake Snacks
Mini rice cake snacks topped with herbed cream cheese and sour cream, baked until warm and bubbly. A quick 10-minute appetizer with tarragon, rosemary, oregano, and dill.
Rice Cake Delight
Rice cake delight is a 5-minute snack: crisp rice cakes spread with creamy cream cheese and a smear of sweet fruit preserves. Light, low-fat, and endlessly customizable for breakfast or an afternoon bite.
Mexican Rice Cakes
Mexican rice cakes top puffed rice rounds with refried beans, picante sauce, cheddar and jalapeños, then bake until bubbly. A light 20-minute Tex-Mex snack or quick lunch.
Gluten Free Quick Granola Recipe
My hubby has been after me for years to come up with a gluten free recipe for granola. Up until now I have just done the same thing with that suggestion as I do with suggestions regarding how I should wear my hair – ignored it.
