Roasted Rice

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350° F.

Step 2: Grind desired amount of rice in a blender or food processor. The resulting rice should look like tiny pebbles - do NOT reduce to a powder.

Step 3: Place ground rice on a flat baking sheet (preferably with a lip), and roast for about 30 minutes.

Step 4: You want it to brown but not burn. You will need to keep a close watch and stir it several times. This process releases the oils in the rice, and is absolutely necessary for making a product similar to couscous.

Step 5: Cool and store roasted rice in an airtight container. It does not need refrigeration.