Vickys Rice Crumb, Gluten-Free Breadcrumb Substitute

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   Cook your rice by packet instruction in a large pan of boiling water.

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   The crumbs will keep well so don't be afraid to make more than you need

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   *165g / 1 cup of dry brown rice will make enough crumbs to coat 3lbs of meat/poultry.

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   Likewise 150g / 1 cup dry long grain white is enough for the same

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   Preheat your oven to gas 1/2 (half) / 120C / 250F and when the rice is cooked, spread it in a single layer onto a baking tray

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   Bake for 20 minutes or so until dried then let cool

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   Put the cooled rice into a blender or coffee grinder and grind it into a fine crumb consistency

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   Store in a glass jar with a lid in a cool dark place or in the fridge

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   Use in place of breadcrumbs in any recipe requiring them such as meatloaf, breaded fish fillets or chicken strips, stuffed mushrooms, a crust for a roast, stuffing etc

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.