Tortillas di riso

Ingredienti

• 1 cup sushi rice ((or any short grain rice))
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Oil

Preparazione

1. 1

   --- Cook the rice ---

2. 2

   You can watch the video for visual instructions.First, rinse the rice thoroughly until the water runs almost clear. Then transfer it along with the (new) water and salt to a saucepan and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   As soon as it’s boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and allow it to cook for 15-16 minutes (without a lid).

4. 4

   Then, remove it from the heat, cover the pot with a lid, and let it sit for 10-15 minutes until the rice has absorbed any remaining liquid and is tender. Then remove the lid and allow it to cool completely.

5. 5

   --- Shape the gluten-free tortillas ---

6. 6

   Transfer the rice to a large bowl and use a potato masher to mash it well (1-2 minutes).Alternatively, use a food processor to break it down. If it's a little too wet, then adding a small amount of rice flour to it can help.

7. 7

   Then, oil your hands lightly and use them to shape the rice ‘dough’ into a round disk. Then transfer that to an oiled plate and use a knife to cut it into 8 equal pieces (around 60-65 grams each). Roll each piece into a ball and set them aside beneath a kitchen towel/ damp cloth.

8. 8

   To shape the rice flatbread/tortillas, lightly oil two layers of wax paper/ parchment paper about 23x30cm (9x12 inches) and place a rice ball in the center of the bottom layer. Cover it with the top, then use a wooden board or skillet to evenly press down the rice ball to flatten it into a wide tortilla shape.

9. 9

   --- Cook the rice tortillas ---

10. 10

    Preheat a medium skillet to medium-high heat, then flip a rice tortilla into the heated skillet, peeling away the layer of wax paper on top.

11. 11

    Cook the rice tortilla for 1-2 minutes, then flip it over for a further minute. While it cooks, roll out the next rice ball.This will ensure they’re a little crisp with a few dark spots but still pliable. If you’d prefer them to be crispier, cook them a little longer and/or increase the heat.

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    Once cooked, place the rice tortilla wrap on a plate covered with a kitchen towel (to keep it warm) and repeat with the remaining rice balls, then enjoy the warm tortillas immediately with any toppings of choice!