Sizzling Crispy Rice

The popularity of crispy rice comes
from the crackling and popping sounds
made when the deep-fried rice crisps
come into contact with a hot liquid.
It could be added to soup, the crisps
are used in stir-fries or deep-fries,
where the rice makes a crackling sound
when any hot sauce is poured over it.

Ingredients/Directions:
Rinse 1 cup of long or medium grain rice.
In a pot, add 1 1/2 cups water
to the rice and bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
Remove from burner and allow to cool.
While rice is cooling,
preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Place the rice on a baking sheet,
making sure that it is about,
but no more than, 1/4-inch thick.
Bake the rice for 50 - 55 minutes.
Cool and cut into 2-inch squares.
Store in a canister until needed.
The rice is now ready to be deep-fried.
The trick to using deep-fried crispy rice
is to make sure that both it and the sauce
or soup it is being added to are very hot.
That way you will hear the crackling sounds.
The rice should be deep-fried just before
the dish is served, with the soup
or sauce being kept warm during this time.
Deep-fry a few at a time, turning,
until they turn brown and puff up.
Drain on paper towels.
Bring to the table, quickly pour the
hot liquid over it and listen
to the rice snapping and popping.