Description
Homemade crispy rice squares combine marshmallow sweetness with nostalgic childhood memories. Classic ingredients blend seamlessly for a quick, delightful treat that satisfies sweet cravings instantly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water (approx. 470 ml)
- 1.5 cups dry sushi rice (approx. 270 g)
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsps rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Rice Preparation: Meticulously rinse rice multiple times under cool water until liquid runs crystal clear, eliminating excess starch completely.
- Rice Seasoning: Whisk rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and sesame oil in a mixing bowl until sugar dissolves, then gently fold into cooked rice ensuring uniform coating.
- Molding Process: Line a square tray with plastic wrap, transfer seasoned rice, and compress into a compact rectangular block using moistened hands, then refrigerate for minimum 3 hours to solidify.
- Cutting Technique: Extract chilled rice block and slice into uniform bite-sized rectangular pieces, patting with paper towels to absorb surface moisture.
- Frying Method: Heat vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high temperature until shimmering, then carefully place rice pieces with spacing to prevent overcrowding.
- Crispy Transformation: Fry each side for 1-2 minutes until achieving a golden-brown crispy exterior, rotating precisely to ensure even browning.
- Finishing Touch: Transfer fried rice squares onto a wire cooling rack positioned over a lined baking sheet, allowing excess oil to drain while maintaining optimal crispness.
Notes
- Rinse Thoroughly: Remove excess starch by washing rice multiple times to ensure crisp, clean texture and prevent clumping during cooking.
- Precise Chilling: Refrigerate rice block for minimum 3 hours or overnight to guarantee firm structure and easier handling during frying.
- Oil Temperature Control: Heat oil to medium-high, checking for shimmer to achieve perfect golden-brown crispy exterior without burning.
- Moisture Management: Pat rice pieces with paper towels before frying to eliminate surface condensation, ensuring maximum crispiness and preventing oil splatter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg