Cat Munchies

• 2 cups well-flavored beef, chicken or fish stock (bouillon cubes are fine)
• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 to 3 tablespoons oil

Bring the broth to a boil. Stir in rice, bring back to a boil, and then simmer, stirring occasionally until all broth is absorbed (about 40 minutes). Spread cooked rice on a cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes, until the rice is browned. Allow them to dry at room temperature overnight. Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons oil in a frying pan. Add the rice paties about 1/2 cup at a time to the hot oil and shake and stir until the grains puff. Drain on paper towels. Store in an airtight container.

• Yields: about 2 dozen, depending on the size
• Preparation Time: 90 minutes, plus overnight drying