Crispy Rice Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Rice Base
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1 teaspoon of salt
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1 ¼ cups of water
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1 cup of sushi rice, uncooked
→ Seasoning
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2 teaspoons of granulated sugar
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1.5 tablespoons of rice vinegar
→ For Frying
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½ cup of olive oil for frying
→ Optional
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Furikake or sesame seeds, for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Give the rice a rinse until the water runs clear. Cook it with the measured water and salt until soft, then let it sit covered for 10 minutes.
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Take the rice vinegar and sugar, mix them together, and stir into your cooked rice.
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Line an 8x8 baking dish and press the rice into it. Chill it in the fridge for about an hour until it sets properly.
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Cut your chilled rice into squares. Sprinkle on sesame seeds if you’d like.
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Heat up the oil in a pan and fry each piece for 3-4 minutes per side until nice and crispy.
# Notes:
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Works best if you use proper sushi rice
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You can prep everything the day before
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Stays good for up to 2 days when kept in the fridge