Khao cua (ground toasted rice)

Yield: 1 Cup

Ingredients:

2 c Rice short grain; uncooked Place rice
1/2 cup at a time

Instructions:

in dry wok and heat over moderate heat stirring frequently to keep it from burning and to allow it to develop a uniform deep golden color - 2 to 3 minutes. Then remove it from heat and cool to room temperature. Grind to a fine power in blender spice or coffee grinder. GEnie R.WEISSGERBE "Delightful Thai Cooking" p. 18