powdered rice

noun
UK /ˈpaʊ.dəd raɪs/
US /ˈpaʊ.dɚd raɪs/

Rice that has been ground into a fine powder.

She mixed powdered rice with water to make a smooth paste.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A food ingredient used as a thickening agent in soups and sauces.

The chef used powdered rice to thicken the soup.

3. A base material for making rice cakes and traditional snacks.

They steamed the powdered rice to make soft rice cakes.

4. A gluten-free substitute for wheat flour in baking.

Since he can't eat wheat, he bakes with powdered rice instead.