Description
Delightful crispy bites made from leftover rice and pantry staples, perfect for appetizers or side dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked rice, chilled
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives or green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 3–4 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the rice base by placing chilled, cooked rice in a large mixing bowl, breaking apart any clumps.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients by adding eggs, Parmesan, cheddar or mozzarella, flour, chives, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the rice.
- Mix gently but thoroughly until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain rice texture.
- Form the patties by rolling 1/4 cup of the mixture into balls and flattening them into 3-inch patties.
- Heat the pan over medium-high heat with enough oil to coat the bottom.
- Fry the patties for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain the patties on a wire cooling rack and sprinkle with extra salt and fresh chives.
- Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
For best results, chill formed patties before frying. You can store leftovers in the refrigerator or freeze for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg