Flour made from polished glutinous rice. In the past, it was made during the coldest of winters by soaking it in pure water, hence the name kanzarashiko, but now it is made all year round. The raw rice is washed and soaked in water for 1-2 days, then ground in a stone mill while pouring water over it. Next, it is sieved and soaked in water, changing the water every day and repeatedly stirring and settling to refine it. The rice is squeezed hard in a press to remove the water, dried, and the lumps are broken down to make the product. It was made in the cold because it uses a lot of water during production, and to prevent spoilage and fermentation. High-quality flour is white and shiny. It is mainly made of starch, so it is easier to digest than regular glutinous flour. It also has a unique flavor. Compared to other rice flours, the particles of shiratamako are very fine, so when made into dumplings, they look shiny and have a smooth texture. Because shiratama flour is clumpy, when using it in cooking, add water and leave it for a while to allow it to absorb the water evenly before kneading. In addition to being used in confectioneries and cooking, it is also used as food for sick people and infants. [Tomomi Kono] ShiratamaDumplings made from shiratama flour. Add water to the shiratama flour, knead until it is about the thickness of an earlobe, roll it into small balls, and lightly press it with the palm of your hand to form flat dumplings. Drop them into boiling water and boil. When they float to the top, transfer them to cold water to cool, then drain in a colander. They can be colored with ground tea or food coloring to make them more colorful. They can be topped with syrup, soybean flour, or bean paste, added to mitsumame, or used as a substitute for mochi in sweet red bean soup. They can also be used as a topping for miso soup or clear soup, and are savored for their smooth texture. [Tomomi Kono] Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend |
糯(もち)精白米を原料とする粉。昔は、冬の寒さの厳しいころに、清水にさらしてつくられていたところから寒晒粉(かんざらしこ)の名もあるが、現在は一年中製造されている。原料米を水洗し、1~2日水に浸したものを、水をかけながら石臼(いしうす)で摩砕する。次に篩(ふるい)にかけて水に浸し、毎日水をかえて攪拌(かくはん)と沈殿を繰り返し、精製する。これを圧搾機で強く絞って水分を除き、乾燥して塊を砕き製品とする。寒中につくられたのは、製造中水を多く使うので、腐敗、発酵を防ぐためである。良質のものは白色で光沢がある。成分はデンプンを主としているので、ただの糯粉よりも消化がよい。また特有の風味をもつ。白玉粉はほかの米粉と比べて、粒子がたいへん細かいので、団子にしたとき、見た目がつややかで、舌ざわりも滑らかである。白玉粉は塊状をしているので、料理に使用するときは、水を加えてしばらく置き、均一に吸水させてからこねるようにする。菓子用、料理用のほか、病人や乳幼児の食べ物としても用いられる。 [河野友美] 白玉白玉粉でつくった団子。白玉粉に水を加え、耳たぶくらいの固さにこね、小さく丸めて手のひらで軽く押さえて平たい団子にする。沸騰した湯に落としてゆで、浮き上がってきたら冷水にとって冷やし、ざるにあげて水けを切る。挽茶(ひきちゃ)、食用色素などで着色すると彩りが美しくなる。砂糖蜜(みつ)、きな粉、餡(あん)をかけたり、みつまめに入れたり、汁粉の餅(もち)がわりに用いる。みそ汁や澄まし汁の実にすることもあり、滑らかな舌ざわりを賞味する。 [河野友美] 出典 小学館 日本大百科全書(ニッポニカ)日本大百科全書(ニッポニカ)について 情報 | 凡例 |
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