Rice Crust

A rice crust is a great way to enjoy the true tastiness of rice. It is delicious just by itself as a crunchy finish to a meal. (Drizzle with a tablespoon or so of peanut oil and cook over very low heat until hot. Salt lightly and serve.) Deep-fried, it puffs dramatically and makes a great show when you add it to a soup or any dish with a sauce. It absorbs the flavors of the soup or sauce without getting soggy. The trick to sizzling rice is to transfer the deep-fried rice crust straight from the oil to the soup or sauce. If you let it cool, you will lose the sizzle.