Description
Bobby Flay’s Crispy Rice is a quick and delightful masterpiece transforming an ordinary meal with crunchy coconut flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Carolina Long-Grain Rice
- 1 can Coconut Milk
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 1/4 cup Canola Oil
- 3 stalks Scallions
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of Carolina long-grain rice with 1 can of coconut milk, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and 1 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Once boiling, stir in the rice, then return to a boil before reducing the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for about 18 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- After cooking, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow the rice to steam. Then, fluff the rice gently with a fork to separate the grains. Spread the fluffy rice out evenly on a large baking sheet to cool completely, which should take about 30 minutes.
- Once the rice has cooled, transfer it to a mixing bowl and fold in your chopped scallions.
- In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup of canola oil over high heat until shimmering, about 2-3 minutes. Test the oil by dropping a small amount of rice in; it should sizzle immediately.
- Carefully add the cooled rice mixture to the hot skillet, pressing it down evenly with a spatula to form a compact layer. Cook undisturbed for about 4-5 minutes, or until the bottom layer is golden brown and crispy.
- Once the bottom is beautifully golden, use a large plate to flip the rice over in sections. Add a little more oil if necessary and press it down again. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Once both sides are perfectly crispy, transfer the rice to a serving platter. Optionally, garnish with additional chopped scallions.
Notes
- Vegetable broth is a lighter alternative to coconut milk.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Chives can replace scallions for a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 54 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg