{"id":16646,"date":"2021-07-02T21:03:19","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T21:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/?p=16646"},"modified":"2021-07-02T22:23:43","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T22:23:43","slug":"lye-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/lye-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Lye Water (Kansui) &#038; Its Homemade Substitute"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<p><em>A comprehensive guide to lye water (Kansui), a food-grade alkaline solution used in many dishes. Recipe for an easy homemade version is included.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bottled-lye-water-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A bottle of food grade lye water\" class=\"wp-image-16623\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2 id=\"table-of-contents\">Table of Contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#what-is-lye-water\">What is lye water?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#recipes-using-lye-water\">Recipes using lye water<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-use-it\">How to use it<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#where-to-buy\">Where to buy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-make-your-own\">How to make your own<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%93%8b-recipe\">&#128203; Recipe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-lye-water\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#4d8682\" class=\"has-inline-color\">What is lye water?<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lye water (aka Kansui, &#26535;&#27700;), is <strong>a food-grade alkaline solution<\/strong> that&rsquo;s used in many cuisines around the world. The ready-to-use, bottled one mainly contains potassium carbonate (K2CO3), a white alkali salt that&rsquo;s soluble in water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It looks like ordinary water: <strong>clear, transparent and odourless<\/strong>. But when you add it to water, the mixture will appear slightly cloudy. In general, lye water exhibits the following functions in the food production process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"background-color:#ecf4f2\" class=\"wp-block-list has-background\">\n<li>It gives a yellow tint to food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It lends a mild but noticeable alkaline flavour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It neutralizes the acid in food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&rsquo;s used to preserve\/cure certain foods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"recipes-using-lye-water\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#4d8682\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Recipes using lye water<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might not be familiar with the term lye water, but highly likely you&rsquo;ve eaten food that contains this ingredient. <strong>You can find it in ramen noodles, Chinese mooncakes, pretzels, bagels, tortillas, cured olives<\/strong>, and many other foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some classic Chinese recipes that use it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/alkaline-noodles-ramen-noodles\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/fresh-alkaline-noodles-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"fresh homemade alkaline noodles on a tray\" class=\"wp-image-16596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/fresh-alkaline-noodles-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/fresh-alkaline-noodles-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/fresh-alkaline-noodles-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/fresh-alkaline-noodles-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/fresh-alkaline-noodles-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/fresh-alkaline-noodles.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/alkaline-noodles-ramen-noodles\/\">Alkaline Noodles (&#30897;&#27700;&#38754;)<\/a><\/strong>, aka Ramen Noodles. Lye water helps the noodles to become elastic, springy, and slightly yellow. It also makes them less likely to become mushy when added to broths and soups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/cantonese-mooncake\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cantonese-mooncake-with-salted-egg-yolk-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Cantonese mooncakes filled with salted egg &amp; lotus paste\" class=\"wp-image-5470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cantonese-mooncake-with-salted-egg-yolk-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cantonese-mooncake-with-salted-egg-yolk-5-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cantonese-mooncake-with-salted-egg-yolk-5-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cantonese-mooncake-with-salted-egg-yolk-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cantonese-mooncake-with-salted-egg-yolk-5-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/cantonese-mooncake\/\">Cantonese Style Mooncakes (&#26376;&#39292;)<\/a><\/strong>. Lye water is used to raise the PH of the dough (neutralize the acid in the syrup). It also helps to gain an appetizing brown colour after baking and a fluffy tender texture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/zongzi-two-ways\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Zongzi-two-ways-shapes-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"A classic treat for Dragon Boat Festival. With this informative recipe you will make sweet and savoury Zongzi (Chinese sticky rice dumplings) with ease.\" class=\"wp-image-1881\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6677524429967427;width:720px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Zongzi-two-ways-shapes-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Zongzi-two-ways-shapes-400x240.jpg 400w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Zongzi-two-ways-shapes-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Zongzi-two-ways-shapes-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/zongzi-two-ways\/\">Zongzi (&#31933;&#23376;)<\/a><\/strong>, aka Chinese Sticky Rice Dumplings. My recipe for Zongzi doesn&rsquo;t involve lye water, but in southern regions of China, Alkaline Zongzi (&#30897;&#27700;&#31933;) is very popular. It&rsquo;s simply added to the soaked glutinous rice. Other preparation procedures remain the same.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-it\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#4d8682\" class=\"has-inline-color\">How to use it<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When lye water is <strong>used in moderation (usually a minimum amount)<\/strong>, both the colour and taste that it creates are pleasant. However, an overdose of lye water would result in bitterness. So the general advice would be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always follow the quantity suggested in a recipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&rsquo;s ok to reduce the volume if you prefer a lighter colour or a milder taste.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be extra careful if you wish to increase the quantity. Add a tiny bit more at a time to test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#128718; NB:<\/strong> Although lye water is perfectly safe to use in food, you should <strong>never taste it on its own or touch it with bare skin<\/strong>. It&rsquo;s important to keep it away from children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-to-buy\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#4d8682\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Where to buy<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lye water is commonly available at Chinese\/Asian stores. You should be able to find it online as well (e.g. Amazon). It usually comes in glass bottles. Apart from Lye water or Kansui, the label may show other words like potassium carbonate solution, &#26535;&#27700;, &#38634;&#30897;&#27700;, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-make-your-own\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#4d8682\" class=\"has-inline-color\">How to make your own<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t have easy access to shop-bought lye water? Don&rsquo;t despair! It&rsquo;s <strong>very easy, and inexpensive<\/strong>, to prepare a homemade version as a substitute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You only need two ingredients for homemade lye water: <strong>Baked baking soda and water<\/strong>. Mix them at a 1:4 ratio. Then you&rsquo;re ready to use it! It couldn&rsquo;t be simpler, right? Read on to discover the why and how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\">Why bake the baking soda?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">The simple answer to this question is that you&rsquo;ll create a stronger alkaline substance by heating the baking soda. When mixing it with water, you&rsquo;ll get a solution that acts in a similar way as shop-bought lye water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to have a deeper understanding? Read what Harold McGee, the author of<em> On Food and Cooking<\/em>, has written in his article <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curiouscook.com\/site\/2010\/09\/achieving-a-distinct-flavor-without-going-to-extremes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For Old-Fashioned Flavor, Bake the Baking Soda<\/a><\/em>. It explains in detail the food science behind this particular process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to bake baking soda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/baking-soda-in-oven-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"baking soda on a tray inside an oven\" class=\"wp-image-16626\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps to bake the baking soda in the oven:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat the oven to 120&deg;C (250&deg;F).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover a baking tray with tin foil (aluminium foil). Spread an even layer of baking soda over the foil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put the tray into the preheated oven. Bake for 1 hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave to cool naturally then transfer to an airtight container.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&#128718; <strong>NB<\/strong>: Make sure that your hands don&rsquo;t have direct contact with baked baking soda as it may cause irritation. Wear gloves if available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make a solution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For the homemade version, you&rsquo;ll need to <strong>mix baked baking soda with water at a ratio of 1:4<\/strong>. That is to say, for example, for 1 teaspoon of baked baking soda, you&rsquo;ll need 4 teaspoons of water to dilute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s best to mix baked baking soda and water when you&rsquo;re ready to use it for a recipe. It&rsquo;s not recommended to mix them in a big volume beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#128718; <strong>NB:<\/strong> Make sure you always use a dry, clean spoon to get the baked baking soda out of the container. Also, seal the container immediately after use since moisture would harden the baked baking powder.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I use baking soda directly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might encounter recipes suggesting that you mix unbaked baking soda with water. Here are two reasons why you should think twice before undertaking this action:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When mixed with water, unbaked baking soda creates a much milder alkali solution which will not have as much of an impact on the dishes that you use it in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unbaked baking soda does not completely dissolve into water (Baked baking soda does).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#365e5e\" id=\"%f0%9f%93%8b-recipe\">&#128203; Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-16620\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"16620\" data-servings=\"0\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food\"><div class=\"cwp-food-header\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded nopin\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: 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class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">5<\/span> from <span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-count\">33<\/span> votes<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\" id=\"homemade-lye-water-kansui\">Homemade Lye water (Kansui)<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-label\">By <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/about\/wei-guo\" target=\"_self\">Wei Guo<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Lye water (Kansui) is a food-grade alkaline solution used in many dishes. 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