-After giving the rice a thorough rinse, soak it in water for around three to four hours.
-Drain the water once the rice has soaked, then lay it out on a clean cloth to dry for 30 to 40 minutes. While not being wet, the rice should be somewhat moist.
-In a big, deep saucepan, heat the oil over high heat until it reaches around 400°F (200°C).
Using a slotted spoon or spider skimmer, add a tiny handful of rice to the oil once it is hot enough.
-Very soon, the rice will begin to puff up. Toss the rice gently with the skimmer and remove it from the oil after it turns light golden brown in color. It should only take a few seconds to complete this.
Drain any extra oil.
-Very soon, the rice will begin to puff up. Once the rice has been gently stirred with the skimmer and has turned a light golden brown, it should be removed from the oil. It should only take a few seconds to complete this.
-Using a paper towel or a wire rack, remove the extra oil from the puffed rice.
-Add the leftover rice in small batches at a time and repeat the process until all of the rice has been puffed.
-Before putting the puffed rice in an airtight container, let it cool fully.
That's all, then! Now that you've manufactured your own puffed rice, you can use it in a variety of dishes, such crispy rice snacks or as a garnish for salads and soups.