Abstract: A method of producing a rice cake that becomes not hardened for a long time period, a rice cake produced by using the method, and a processed food produced by processing the rice cake are provided. The method includes: (a) immersing grains in water and removing the water therefrom; (b) grinding the grains from which water is removed, adding water thereto, and then grinding the grains to which water is added; (c) steaming the ground grains; and (d) cooling the steamed grains, adding flour thereto, and then punching the resultant product. The rice cake has a long storage time and is suitable for a long-term distribution. The rice cake preserves its soft texture for a long time period and is thus appropriate for consumers' acceptability.

Abstract: Provided are a method of producing a waxy rice cake that is not hardened for shelf-life, including: (a) immersing waxy rice in water and removing the water therefrom; (b) first steaming the waxy rice from which water is removed; (c) adding salt and water to the first steamed waxy rice, followed by second steaming; and (d) cooling the second steamed waxy rice and adding flour thereto, followed by punching, a waxy rice cake produced by using the method, and a processed food produced by processing the waxy rice cake. The waxy rice cake has longer storage duration than a conventional waxy rice cake and due to the long storage duration, the waxy rice cake can be distributed for shelf-life according to storage conditions. Also, the waxy rice cake retains its chewy texture and thus is suitable for consumers' tastes.

Abstract: A method of producing a rice cake that becomes not hardened for a long time period, a rice cake produced by using the method, and a processed food produced by processing the rice cake are provided. The method includes: (a) immersing grains in water and removing the water therefrom; (b) grinding the grains from which water is removed, adding water thereto, and then grinding the grains to which water is added; (c) steaming the ground grains; and (d) cooling the steamed grains, adding flour thereto, and then punching the resultant product. The rice cake has a long storage time and is suitable for a long-term distribution. The rice cake preserves its soft texture for a long time period and is thus appropriate for consumers' acceptability.