Description
Crispy Chinese Rice Cakes deliver a satisfying crunch straight from your home kitchen. Golden brown edges and tender centers make this street-style snack perfect for grabbing with chopsticks and devouring in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups white rice
- 1 cup zucchini
- 1 cup sharp white Cheddar
- 2 eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons mint
- ⅓ cup green onion
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Combine 2 cups of leftover white rice, 2 lightly beaten eggs, 1 cup chopped zucchini, 3 tablespoons mint, ⅓ cup green onion, 1 cup grated sharp white Cheddar, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat (375°F) until it begins to foam and bubble.
- Carefully drop ¼ cup scoops of the rice mixture into the hot pan, using a large spoon or measuring cup.
- Use a spatula to gently press down each rice scoop, forming a compact patty about ½ inch thick.
- Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes until the bottom turns a deep golden brown and develops a crispy exterior.
- Delicately flip each patty and cook an additional 3 minutes, ensuring your second side becomes equally golden and crisp.
- Transfer the finished rice cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess butter and maintain crispness.
- Repeat the cooking process with remaining rice mixture, adding extra butter to the pan as needed to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Let the rice cool completely before mixing to prevent a mushy texture and help patties hold together.
- Pat the zucchini dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and ensure crispy rice cakes.
- Use a non-stick pan or well-seasoned cast iron skillet for the best golden-brown crust without sticking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular Cheddar for a gluten-free cheese and ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 605 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg