How To Make Roasted Rice Powder

Roasted rice powder (also called ground roasted rice) is a favourite seasoning in many Southeast Asian cuisines, adding a unique nuttiness and crunchy texture.

Commercial versions available in Asian grocers are usually so finely ground that they taste of nothing, but it’s easy to make your own from raw jasmine rice.

You’ll need about 70g jasmine rice to yield about ¼ cup of roasted rice powder.

Here’s how to make roasted rice powder

• Toast rice in a dry wok or frying pan over medium heat for about 5–6 minutes, stirring often, until lightly coloured and aromatic (it will smell like popcorn).
• Remove from pan and set aside to cool then store in a sealed container in the fridge.
• Grind as needed in a small food processor or spice grinder or using a mortar and pestle to give a fine powder.

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