To Make Flour of Rice

Ingredients

• whole rice
• cold water or broth

Directions

1. Wash the rice thoroughly, changing the water several times.

2. Drain the rice and press it in a cloth.

3. Spread the rice on a dish and dry it completely.

4. Beat the dried rice in a mortar to a smooth powder.

5. Sift the powder through a fine sieve.

6. To use as a thickener, mix the flour with a small quantity of cold water or broth, then pour it into boiling soup or sauces.