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What is the name for the small puffed rice balls used in sushi?

post #1 of 5
8/14/11 at 1:27pm
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I have had these before, they are small and taste sort of like rice krispies, but are smaller and round?  

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post #2 of 5
8/16/11 at 1:48pm

I've had this before too and it is really good! It's also a great alternative filler for vegan rolls. I'm not 100% sure of the name, but I've always called them puffed sushi rice. Here's a link to a video I found on how to make it, http://www.starchefs.com/events/studio/techniques/daniel-carter/html/index.shtml

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post #3 of 5
8/18/11 at 7:41pm

are you talking about the tempura sprinkles? it's just drizzled tempura batter in a deep fryer. I haven't seen puffed rice in any sushi place I have been to. hmmm,may have to go check that place out.

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post #4 of 5
8/19/11 at 11:29am
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No, it is definitely rice, but they are round.  We used to use them in a restaurant I worked at for desserts.  They are a little more sophisticated than straight rice krispies, but give a similar affect of staying crisp in chocolate.  I have seen them used on sushi and that is what they are originally intended for.  I would like to buy some, but I don't even know what to search under.

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post #5 of 5
8/19/11 at 4:53pm

well I will now be on the hunt for it in a sushi place and see what they say when i ask. I did do a quick search and found these suppliers of a variety of puffed rices. I have not used any of these suppliers and know nothing about thier buisiness but here is the link: http://dir.indiamart.com/impcat/puffed-rice.html

 

 

best of luck

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