Rice in waffle iron

To make the viral sushi waffles, you just need a waffle maker — and the result is unexpectedly elegant.

If you love crispy rice, then say hello to the best way to reheat leftover fried rice! While you usually cook the rice over direct flame to create the crispy scorched layer on the bottom of the pot, this recipe from my cookbook Indulgent Eats at Home uses the waffle maker to easily make crispy rice with a fun presentation. It works even better when the rice is cold, so it makes reheating leftovers just as easy as using the microwave, but with the benefit of getting crispy rice.

You probably already own it.

Cheesy rice waffles combine a few basic on-hand ingredients in a waffle iron to make a magical waffle you'll want at every meal for the rest of your life!

Savory Fried Rice Waffles are delicious. Turn last night’s dinner into a surprising and savory breakfast with a Leftover Fried Rice Waffle. Crisp rice cooked to perfection in a waffle iron and topped with a fried egg, green onion and sriracha. You can use the plain fried rice that comes with your Chinese food. But this fried rice waffle recipe also works great with fried rice with meat in it. It all heats up great in the waffle maker.

Why is everyone suddenly putting rice in their waffle maker? We made the popular sushi waffle and now we know.

You'll want to make extra sticky rice just to try this.

Sushi waffles combine many of the flavours and ingredients of salmon rice bowls, with a crispy, sushi rice waffle.

Waffling gives tofu a crispy outside and soft inside without the need for deep-frying. And it only takes a few minutes. Paired with a little leftover sticky rice and some condiments, it's a quick and easy meal—and a visual standout.