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Glutinous Rice
- Glutinous rice grains vary in length
- Usually opaque white
- Hard when dry and sticky after cooking
Dry goods & condiments
Glutinous Rice
Glutinous rice grains vary in length; Usually opaque white; Hard when dry and sticky after cooking.
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3 identity clues
- Glutinous rice grains vary in length
- Usually opaque white
- Hard when dry and sticky after cooking
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 糯米
- English
- Glutinous Rice
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Beras ketan
- Tagalog
- Malagkit na bigas
What is it?
Glutinous rice becomes sticky after cooking and is used for sticky rice dishes. Confirm its name on the ingredient label.
How to identify it
Check these features together: Glutinous rice grains vary in length; Usually opaque white; Hard when dry and sticky after cooking. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Glutinous Rice, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common confusion
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White Rice
- Dry grains may be long or short
- Milky white to slightly translucent
- Hard smooth grains
How to identify it
Glutinous Rice: Glutinous rice grains vary in length. For White Rice, look for dry grains may be long or short. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Steam sticky rice or make glutinous-rice dishes.
Choosing & preparing
Verify glutinous rice on the ingredient label; soak and cook according to the recipe rather than judging by whiteness.
Storage
Retain the original label and keep sealed in a cool dry place against moisture and pests; follow dates and opening instructions and refrigerate hydrated or cooked portions promptly.
Helper tip
For Glutinous Rice, check glutinous rice grains vary in length. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要糯米，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Glutinous Rice, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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