This is a great way to use leftover rice. Very tasty.
This is a variation of recipie# 226013
http://www.recipezaar.com/Left-over-Rice-Cakes-226013
Preparation time does not include cooking the rice.
Ingredients: [‘cooked white rice’, ‘eggs’, ‘shredded cheddar cheese’, ‘unbleached flour’, ‘plain breadcrumbs’, ‘sea salt’, ‘onion’, ‘garlic’, ‘cayenne pepper’, ‘peanut oil’]
Quantity of Ingredients: [“4 cups cooked white rice (cool)”,”4 eggs, beaten “,”1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1 cup taco blend cheese”,”1 cup unbleached flour”,”1 cup plain breadcrumbs or 1 cup tortilla, crumbs “,”1 tablespoon sea salt”,”1 small onion, chopped very fine “,”1 tablespoon minced garlic”,”3 teaspoons cayenne pepper”,”4 cups peanut oil (for frying)”]
Number of Servings: 4
Steps: [‘Heat the peanut oil in a heavy iron frying pan until it just starts to smoke.’, ‘Combine all ingredients and mix well.’, ‘Mixture should be sticky enough to form patties and hold together.’, ‘Make a ball the size of an extra large meatball then smash it flat between your hands.’, ‘Drop into hot oil.’, ‘Fry for about 4 minutes per side or until golden brown.’, ‘Remove from oil and drain on a rack or paper towels.’]