Leftover Rice Cakes
Transform your leftover rice into a delightful and crispy treat with this easy recipe for Leftover Rice Cakes! Perfectly golden on the outside and tender on the inside, these savory patties combine cooked rice with Parmesan cheese, fragrant green onions, and a hint of soy sauce for a flavor-packed bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this budget-friendly dish is an excellent way to reduce food waste while creating a versatile meal or snack. Enjoy these rice cakes on their own or serve them with a dipping sauce like sriracha, soy sauce, or creamy aioli for a customizable flavor boost. Ideal for busy weeknights or creative leftover makeovers, these rice cakes are sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 0.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
- 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, all-purpose flour, egg, green onions, grated Parmesan cheese, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture holds together when pressed. If it’s too dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time until the mixture binds.
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a patty about 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter.
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Place the rice cakes in the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if necessary.
Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the rice cakes are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Transfer the cooked rice cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serve the rice cakes warm on their own, or with dipping sauces like soy sauce, sriracha, or aioli for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1071 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.3 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 1035 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.8 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 30.5 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 321 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 398 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
