Homemade Pop Rice

2h 5m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mix the raw rice with water.
  2. 2Heat up the rice until it's fully dry.
  3. 3Heat up your salt in a separate pan.
  4. 4Add your rice, which will start puffing in 5-10 seconds.
  5. 5Combine all your ingredients except the chocolate and rice.
  6. 6Mix well and pour in a bowl over your puffed rice.
  7. 7Add the mixture to a square or rectangular container, lined with parchment paper.
  8. 8Press down with a spoon to make sure it's firm enough to hold the shape of your container.
  9. 9On a separate double boiler, melt your chocolate and pour it over your puffed rice mixture.
  10. 10Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  11. 11Remove from the container and use a sharp knife to cut your bars.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup parboiled rice
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 cups salt
  • 3 cups puffed rice
  • 0.75 cup peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp flax seeds
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 200 g dark chocolate

Equipment

panspatulasievejarbowlsquare or rectangular containerparchment paperdouble boilersharp knife

Tips

  • The salt can be reused.
  • The puffed rice will be shelf-stable, allowing you to store it in a jar.
  • Surprisingly, the rice won't be salty at all, so you can enjoy it with milk or mix it with a few ingredients to make absolutely delicious puffed rice bars.
  • Store the bars in the fridge for up to 5-7 days.