Raw flour, also known as raw starch, is a food raw material. A general term for starches mainly used for thickening and sizing, such as corn starch and potato starch, which are suitable for thickening, all belong to the category of raw flour. It's just that different regions refer to different raw flour. For example, many places in the north and Taiwan Province are used to calling potato starch raw flour directly, while many places in the south, such as Guangdong, are used to calling corn starch raw flour directly.
Raw flour has many uses and characteristics. It is often used as a condiment and cooking auxiliary material in the kitchen, which has the characteristics of thickening, lubricating and improving the taste. In cooking, raw flour is often used to make various sauces, toppings or flour paste to increase the consistency or taste of dishes; It can also be used to wrap powder and fry food, making its outer layer crispy and delicious.
Types of raw flour
1, corn starch: corn starch, which is also directly called raw flour in Guangdong, Hong Kong and other regions, is also called corn starch in the northern region. It is the most commonly used starch in the family and is very practical and suitable for making a variety of foods. Corn starch powder is even and delicate, and its color is white, but because it is extracted from pure corn, it is slightly yellowish and has a light corn flavor.
2, potato starch: potato starch is also known as potato starch, also known as "raw powder", its powder is very delicate, white and flawless, high transparency and smoothness, moderate consistency, can be used for thickening. When cooking, you can use it to thicken and improve the brightness of the dishes.
3. Wheat starch: It is also called "Chengfen". Unlike wheat flour, it is gluten-free and white in color, but it looks poor in gloss. Wheat starch is not suitable for thickening and sizing, but it has a high transparency after steaming, so it is very suitable for making snacks, such as crystal shrimp dumplings, moon cakes with frozen skin, rice rolls, etc. The food made of Chengfen looks crystal clear and tastes good.