Description
Bobby Flay’s Crispy Rice is a delightful dish that promises to elevate any meal with its unique combination of textures and flavors. Featuring a golden, crunchy exterior and tender rice infused with creamy coconut milk and fresh scallions, this dish is perfect as a main course or side. It’s easy to prepare, making it suitable for cooks of all levels, and its versatility allows it to complement a variety of proteins and vegetables. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a family dinner, this crispy rice will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup thinly sliced scallions
- 2 cups Carolina long-grain rice
- Salt
- Pepper
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 cup full-fat, unsweetened canned coconut milk
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in the rice and return to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and cook for about 18 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Let the rice sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Spread on a baking sheet to cool for 30 minutes.
- Mix cooled rice with chopped scallions in a bowl.
- Heat canola oil in a skillet over high heat. Press rice mixture into an even layer and cook until golden brown (approximately 5 minutes). Flip and repeat for the other side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg