This rice patty recipe uses leftover rice mixed with onion, cheese, egg, and seasonings, pan-fried until crunchy for a savory vegetarian side dish.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
134 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
From rice mixture into 4 small patties.
Step 2
Mix together cooked rice, onion, Cheddar cheese, egg, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, parsley, and onion powder by hand in a large bowl until well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry patties in hot oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes per side.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup cooked rice
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
1 pinch onion powder, or to taste
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
0.5 small onion, chopped
0.25 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste