Easy Puffed Rice Recipe
Puffed rice is a light and crispy snack enjoyed worldwide. It is simple, quick, and needs very few ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked rice long grain works best
- 1 cup oil for frying
- Pinch of salt optional
Instructions
Step 1:
- Wash and soak rice in water for 30 minutes.
Step 2:
- Drain the rice and spread it on a clean cloth. Let it dry fully.
Step 3:
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 4:
- Drop a few rice grains into the oil. If they puff instantly, the oil is ready.
Step 5:
- Add small batches of rice to the hot oil.
Step 6:
- Let the rice puff and rise to the surface. Remove quickly.
Step 7:
- Place the puffed rice on a strainer or paper towel.
Step 8:
- Repeat until all rice is puffed. Sprinkle with salt if desired.
Notes
- Dry rice completely before frying for best results.
- Fry in small batches to avoid soggy puffed rice.
- Use long grain rice for extra crispness.
- Do not overheat oil; it burns rice quickly.
- Store puffed rice in an airtight jar to keep it crunchy.