DIY Fruity Pebbles Recipe

Step 1

Cook rice as directed on package - add food coloring to each separate color

Step 2

let rice stand for 2 hours

Step 3

Flatten rice using preferred technique

Step 4

Dehydrate Rice for at least 2 hours at 130º

Step 5

Heat frying oil to 450º (No hotter - BE VERY CAREFUL)

Step 6

Using a mesh strainer or frying basket drop dried rice small hand full at a time into hot oil

Step 7

let fry for no longer than 5 seconds (Remove as soon as rice puffs)

Step 8

Let rice stand while preparing flavor

Step 9

Mix together Cherry, orange, and lime extract and place in dehydrator for at least 2 hours at 160º

Step 10

(or place in oven at 170º for 4 hours)

Step 11

Once liquid has reduced by 4 times heat water and sugar in a medium sauce pan over medium heat until sugar is resolved

Step 12

add flavor reduction to sugar mixture and heat until bubbling

Step 13

Add puffed rice to a stand mixer on medium speed using a paddle attachment to agitate rice

Step 14

slowly drizzle flavor mixture into running stand mixer until you can see all rice is lightly coated

Step 15

spread out coated rice into a dehydrated and run for 2 hours at 130º until puffed rice is crispy and dry

Step 16

enjoy