A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
The clear liquid is separated from settled lime. Appearance alone cannot establish its identity or food-grade quality.
In the kitchen
Helps some cooked rice mixtures set and become firmer, including certain lianggao preparations.
Recipes differ, and not every lianggao uses it. Confirm the maker’s ingredients; this entry describes the culinary solution.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有食用石灰水吗？
Does this dish contain Culinary limewater?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
