10-Minute Rice Cakes
Discover a speedy method for creating savoury rice cakes, perfect for a fast breakfast or light dinner. This recipe transforms leftover cooked white rice with a simple binding of egg, milk, and chopped fresh basil, seasoned with salt and pepper. The mixture is pan-fried in butter until golden, resulting in two deliciously crisp patties. The entire process from bowl to plate takes only about 10 minutes, offering a satisfying and resourceful meal with minimal effort and maximum flavour.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup cooked white rice
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon milk
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1.5 teaspoons butter
Method
- Combine the cooked rice, egg, chopped basil, milk, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Heat the butter in a skillet until melted. Divide the rice mixture into two portions and place them in the skillet. Fry until the underside is browned, approximately 3 minutes. Turn them over and cook for about 2 more minutes until the second side is also browned.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories229 kcal
Fat11 g
Protein9 g
Sodium269 mg
Recipe details
CategoryBreakfast
Cuisineamerican
AuthorLauren