Ryzokeftedes Fried Rice Patties Recipes

RICE CROQUETTES WITH LEFTOVER RICE

Steps:

• To prepare the rice croquettes using leftover rice, mix all the above ingredients (except oil) in a bowl. The mixture should not be too soft, or else the patties wont retain their shape. If needed squeeze out excess water from grated veggies and then add to the mixture.
• Bind into a smooth ball.
• Divide into 8 pieces and shape each into oval / rounds. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Pour 1 tbsp oil in a non stick pan and once oil is hot, place the shaped croquettes and fry on a medium flame for 6-8 minutes per side until both sides are crisp and golden brown.
• Serve with chutney / tomato ketchup.

RICE PATTIES

Steps:

• Mix rice, onion, Cheddar cheese, egg, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, parsley, and onion powder by hand in a bowl.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• From rice mixture into 4 small patties.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry patties in hot oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes per side.

RICE PATTIES - HOW TO MAKE RICE FRITTERS

Steps:

• Dice the onion finely and chop the fresh herbs.
• Combine the left over rice, egg, fresh herbs, onion and cornstarch. Mix well.
• Using a muffin scoop, scoop out the mixture and press first and then release on a cutting board to make patties. Flatten slightly with your fingers.
• In a frying pan with curved side, heat oil for shallow frying.
• When the oil is hot, add the patties, pressing down slightly to form a flat fritter. Don't crowd the pan.
• Fry one side until golden brown for about 5 minutes and flip.
• Drain fritters on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
• Serve with salsa, guacamole, hummus or anything else that has a spicy fresh flavor.

LEFTOVER RICE CAKES

Steps:

• combine all ingredients except oil and place in fridge for at least 30 minutes, then form small patties.
• over med. high heat warm oil, then fry patties for about 5 minutes on each side.
• Be careful when flipping, they sometimes break but still are tasty!

QUICK & TASTY RICE FRITTERS

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients except for oil and mix well.
• In a pan, heat oil for shallow frying.
• When the oil is hot, add a tablespoon of batter, pressing down slightly to form a flat fritter.
• Fry one side until golden and flip. If there are too many holes in the fritter, add more cornstarch to the batter.
• Drain fritters on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
• Serve with salsa, tzatziki or anything else that has a zesty fresh flavor!
• Enjoy!

PAMMY'S FRIED RICE AND ONION PATTIES

Steps:

• I put rice, egg white and onion in my mini chopper and "chop" till it's mixed good.
• (You could mix it in a bowl too).
• Spray a fry pan generously with Pam.
• Turn burner to medium.
• Drop mixture by the tablespoon into pan, 6 patties.
• Cook until browned nicely on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
• Turn, press down lightly on top of the patties with the bottom of a spatula to "flatten".
• Cook until browned, about 3 more minutes.
• Spread with a small amount of a soft type margarine and salt to taste.
• (I would say this is 2 servings but that would depend on who's eating them, him or me, LOL! For him it's 1 serving.).

CRISPY RICE PATTIES WITH VEGETABLES & EGGS

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions; cool slightly. Press a fourth of the rice into a 1/2-cup measuring cup that has been moistened lightly with water; invert onto a large sheet of plastic wrap. Fold plastic around rice; shape rice into a 1/2-in.-thick patty. Repeat 3 times., In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil over medium-high heat. Cook patties until crisp, 3-5 minutes per side; brush tops with soy sauce after turning. Remove from pan; keep warm., In same pan, cook and stir vegetables over medium-high heat until lightly browned. Stir in sesame oil, salt and pepper. Add water; reduce heat to medium. Cook, covered, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 1-2 minutes. Remove from pan; keep warm., In same pan, heat remaining canola oil over medium heat. Break eggs, 1 at a time, into pan; immediately reduce heat to low. Cook, uncovered, until whites are completely set and yolks just begin to thicken, about 5 minutes. To serve, top rice patties with vegetables and eggs. Sprinkle with chives and additional pepper.