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Rice glue

Rice glue is a very special kind of sticky material made from rice. Like the glue you use in school, it helps to stick things together, but it is made of a different ingredient.

To make rice glue, you first need to soak the rice in water for a long time until it becomes very soft. Then you need to cook the rice in water until it becomes a mushy paste, and strain out any solid bits.

Once you have the rice paste, you need to let it cool down to room temperature. When it is cool, it becomes very sticky and can be used to stick things together.

People have been using rice glue for thousands of years. It is especially popular in Asian countries, where it is used to make traditional crafts like paper lanterns and fans.

So that's what rice glue is – a simple but effective adhesive made from rice!
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