Description
A versatile dish that transforms ordinary rice into a crispy delight, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup medium or short-grain rice
- 1.5 cups water
- 2–3 tablespoons high smoke point oil (vegetable or canola)
- Salt to taste
- Optional seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, etc.)
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, combine the rinsed rice with water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15-18 minutes.
- Let the rice cool for 5-10 minutes with the lid on.
- Spread the rice evenly in a greased skillet, flattening to about half an inch thick.
- Heat enough oil in the skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the flattened rice to the hot oil and fry for 5-7 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook the other side.
- Remove excess oil by transferring the rice to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Season with salt and optional herbs while hot and serve.
Notes
Use healthier oils like coconut oil or nutritional yeast for a cheese flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: crispy rice, side dish, rice recipe, vegetarian recipe
