Rice Tortitas
Turn leftover rice into a crispy, golden delight with these irresistible Rice Tortitas—a perfect combination of convenience and flavor! Made with just a handful of pantry staples like shredded cheese, fresh parsley, minced garlic, and eggs, these versatile rice patties boast a crispy exterior and a tender, cheesy interior. Lightly fried to perfection, they're ideal as an appetizer, snack, or even a light meal when paired with your favorite dipping sauce or a fresh salad. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, Rice Tortitas are a fantastic way to elevate leftover rice into a comforting, crowd-pleasing treat that’s as easy to make as it is to savor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked rice
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, eggs, shredded cheese, all-purpose flour, chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated and form a thick, cohesive batter.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Make sure the oil is hot but not smoking.
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the rice mixture into your hands and form it into a small patty or ball. Gently flatten it into a tortita shape. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
Working in batches, place the rice tortitas into the hot oil. Fry them for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking.
Once cooked, transfer the tortitas to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve the rice tortitas warm, either on their own or with a dipping sauce or side salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1828 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.4 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 492 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 2051 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.2 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 58.0 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 934 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 520 mg | 11% | |
*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.
