Crispy Rice Squares Diabetic Friendly Recipes

CRISPY RICE SQUARES (DIABETIC FRIENDLY)

Steps:

• Coat 13×9-inch baking pan with vegetable cooking spray. Heat Dried Plum Purée and butter in Dutch oven or large saucepan over low heat, stirring until butter is melted. Add marshmallows; stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in cereal until well coated. Spray back of wooden spoon with vegetable cooking spray and pat mixture evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle with nonpareils. Cool until set. Cut into squares.
• Dried Plum Purée Combine 1-1/3 cups (8 ounces) pitted dried plums and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons hot water in container of food processor or blender. Pulse on and off until dried plums are finely chopped and smooth. Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to two months. Makes 1 cup.

CRISPY ASIAN RICE SQUARES WITH SAUCE VARIATIONS

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. Gather your ingredients.
• 3. Cook the rice according to package directions.
• 4. While the rice is still warm, shape it into squares.
• 5. Chef's Note: I use a square mold to achieve the nice squares. In Japan the most popular shape was a pyramid.
• 6. Chef's Tip: Why sushi rice? Sushi rice is very sticky, and will hold together better than other types of rice.
• 7. Add a bit of peanut oil to a skillet over medium-high heat.
• 8. Add the rice squares.
• 9. Lightly brown them on all six sides, about 90 seconds per side.
• 10. Remove from the oil and brush with your favorite sauce.
• 11. Sauce: You can use just about anything that you wish for the sauce. • Japanese soy sauce • Oyster sauce • Tamari sauce • Japanese fish sauce • A mixture of tamari and honey (my favorite) • Various jams, like apricot or apple
• 12. After brushing with the sauce, return them to the skillet, for a second browning, about 30 seconds per side.
• 13. Chef's Tip: It's this second browning, that really infuses the flavor into the rice.
• 14. ADDITIONAL VARIATION
• 15. Instead of just rice, why not put a surprise in the center, like a piece of sesame chicken, or crispy beef...
• 16. PLATE/PRESENT
• 17. Remove from the skillet, and serve while still nice and warm. Enjoy.
• 18. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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