Easy homemade puffed rice recipe in a few steps

Ingredients

Recipe for 4 people.

🌾 100 g of long grain rice 🧂 1 pinch of salt
💧 Water (to rinse the rice) 🔥 1 frying pan

Utensils

🍚 Frying pan 🔪 Knife
🥣 Mixing bowl 📏 Measuring spoon
💧 Cold water 🥄 Wooden spoon

Preparation step by step

Total cooking time: 10 minutes

Preparation time: 2 minutes

Rest time: 0 minutes

Cooking time: 8 minutes

STEP 1: Start by thoroughly rinsing the rice to remove the starch, by plunging it into fresh water several times.

STEP 2: Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat without any fat until it is nice and hot.

STEP 3: Once the pan is hot, add a handful of rice and watch it react by swelling up.

STEP 4: The rice will jump and swell; when this happens, monitor it until it turns golden.

STEP 5: Once golden and well puffed, remove the pan from the heat and pour the puffed rice into a container.

Making homemade puffed rice is within everyone’s reach, thanks to a simple process that takes less than 10 minutes of your time. The key lies in the choice of long grain rice, which ensures optimal puffing when cooked dry. By heating your frying pan over high heat, the rice transforms and achieves that light and crispy texture that is so appreciated. You can use it in various recipes, sweet or savory, to add an original texture to your dishes.

With a few easy steps, you can whip up a quick snack or a tasty side dish, while exploring new culinary possibilities with this delightful rice to enjoy.

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