Divide everything by about eight, so that's: 125g rice 125ml apple juice 125 - 250 ml water Some coconut milk... Depends on the size of the tin you get, and adjust the amount of water you add to suit this too.
Tried this just yesterday, great recipe. Pro tip: try glutinous rice. You'll have to boil it in water or broth for a loooooong time, but it'll have a nougat-y consistency when cooked as opposed to grainy like steamed rice. No need to freeze :) slice into bars, wrap each bar separately in Japanese paper lined with roasted flour to keep the bar from sticking to the paper, and you're done. Source: I'm Filipino and I've cooked and eaten rice meals all my life.
I just made this recipe and it's awesome! Cooled it overnight and this morning I took a piece with me on a quick 60k spin just so I could try it out and it was great! Had another small slice with tea for a snack when I got in! Will definitely make it again, but next time I think I will swap the dried fruit for something savoury... maybe bacon;) Thanks GCN!
You're right, it is paper back foil, loads of pro team soigneurs use it, but I think that it's mostly sold in Europe. Never seen it in the UK at least!
I love these episodes. Nutrition is one of my favourite aspects of cycling and these recipes look great! Cheers for yet again another fantastic video :)
I injured my back, which is obvs bad, but the upside is I'm getting to spend some time on cooking. I'm finally trying new recipes and this is the first one I'm trying. Thanks, GCN!
I used arborio rice and may have overlooked it. They were pretty gelatinous. Will try a medium grain rice next and cook it just to the point of tenderness.
Brown rice is lower GI, but white rice is quite high GI. It's very high in starch, which does need to be broken down into simple sugars by your digestive system, but this is no bad thing. If you need an instant glucose hit, eat sweets or a down a gel.
I made these today! I have a 50 mile ride tomorrow with 25 miles of straight climbing. I am bringing rice cakes, pb&j with Nutella, and block shots. It's going to be a feast on wheels ;)
I made this yesterday.. like others have mentioned, I made it nice and sticky with the same consistency as the video and it wouldn't set! I'm throwing it in the bin now - will try again, being sure to keep it much drier; not like wet porridge.
There is a very short shelf life on rice cakes because of this. It's also worth thinking about how on earth you'll keep them cool on a hot day in your back pocket.
Just made the rice cakes. Yum. Looking forward to eating some out on my next ride... And when I get back... And after dinner. Thanks +Global Cycling Network
How long is "really short shelf life outside the fridge"? I don't want to pocket some on a hot ride for a few hours only to find my food has gone bad. I do want to give these a try though!
This is really a carbohydrate bomb. Though rice is very popular food in Japan, this is first time seeing boiling with sugar, coconuts milk and apple juice. I'll try it.
Made a batch of these rice cakes recently, about half the amounts used in this video resulted in 24 bars at just over 100 g each. When freshly made these bars were fabulous but after storing them in the freezer they've become a tad dry. As I'd read about people having trouble getting their cakes to settle I might've cooked the rice porridge too thick, so shall try leaving it a little runnier next time which will hopefully correct the dryness.
Magnus Helin if you're looking for a bar that stores well (or at least better than the rice cakes) check out our 'Über Bar' recipe: How To Make Energy Bars - GCN's Food For Cycling
Great video, Hannah. Thanks for a great recipe/recipes once again, its motivated me to them out and to train hard/smarter. I would add 4/5 can of Mighty Malt/1 litre Carrot juice, instead of 1 Apple juice because you already added Dried Apple Slices. Some Sultanas, black corridors pepper, 2 cans rice milk, with same stuff you've but depending circuit, road time trial or high hill climbs which cyclist are going to need the best nutrition to get form of energy.
Can you please let me know where to buy paper to envelop the rice cake or bars? It’s not easy to find a brand and a shop in Europe that sell it. Please let me know. Best regards and congratulations for the channel
pershazelgrove, I think rice is to 'fill' your stomach. For energy and nutrients, you have the electrolytes in water, energy gels and bars. Rice keeps you from having an empty stomach
It may be a silly question but what size of pot are you using to make 1KG of rice cake How many liters does it hold I have got a pot looks big enought but the rice swells up making it difficult to add the rest of the ingrediants with out spilling over the side.
If you plan on making these rice cakes often, then you should buy a pressure cooker for cooking the rice with coconut milk and others first. It will take less time and you need not bother with it until its ready. The raisins etc may be added later or enen with the rice .thank you.
Hey Ryan, the advantage is really flavour, for those people that have been riding for so long they are sick of energy bars, gels and drinks. The nutritional profile of the rice cakes is no better than an energy bar.
Windom Morris Sure. I have real question for vegan people. As honey, egg or dairy are considered as animal products and exploitation, how is your concerns about vegetables or cereal cultivated by exploited humans ?
+Simon Rano I feel like this should be obvious but since you're asking- Vegans are against the exploitation of all sentient beings, including human workers. However you cannot bring up vegetables and cereals without bringing up all the other aspects of food processing (including animal products) in which there might be exploited humans. Vegans will never try to tell you that we live in a perfect world but we are trying to eliminate exploitation in all aspects of our lives. If there's a way we can address this desire better- please let me know because that's a really considerate thing to point out.
I see. I avoid meat as often as I can. Only exeptions are when i'm dinning with friends because I don't want to be that guy that decide the meal.Meat from time to time is no big deal for me. I cut meat for two reasons : first I think eating meat every day is bad for health and second meat production fuck up the environment more than cereal or vegs. But I do not really focus on animals or human condition. Because of human nature you can't know if the product you purchase is really Fair-Trade or Organic and I can't afford trustable products. I also think that animals should be farmed in good conditions and much lower quantity. Some (small) farmers car a lot about their animals and treat them the best they can
Well apart from the last month, in Britain there is not too much worry about hot temperatures :)... are there going to be more recipies for things like this in the future? :)
Can you use brown rice or will it not be sticky enough to form bars? Currently in the middle of making these with brown rice but I'm scared they wont work.
