Description
A simple and aromatic homemade toasted rice powder that elevates the flavor of various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Uncooked Long Grain White Rice or Glutinous Rice
- 2–3 Makrut Lime Leaves (Optional)
- 1–2 Lemongrass Stalks (Optional)
- 1 inch Galangal (Optional)
Instructions
- Toast the rice: Heat a dry skillet over high heat. Add one cup of uncooked long grain white rice or glutinous rice. Stir constantly until the grains turn a deep brown (approximately 10-15 minutes).
- Add optional ingredients: If you’re using Makrut lime leaves, add them to the rice while toasting.
- Add lemongrass or galangal: Thinly slice any lemongrass or galangal and add it to the skillet.
- Transfer the mixture to a mortar and pestle or coffee grinder. Grind until it reaches a fine sand-like texture (about 1-2 minutes).
- Store: Keep your Toasted Rice Powder in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
Notes
For best results, use a nonstick skillet or a heavy cast-iron one. Store in an airtight container for up to one month at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg