Rice Patties - Cookingwithdia

Ingredients

1 cup cooked rice

½ small onion, chopped

¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1egg, beaten

1 teaspoon minced garlic

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes(Optional)

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste

¼ teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste(Optional)

1 pinch onion powder, or to taste(Optional)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or more to taste

Step 1

Mix rice, onion, Cheddar cheese, egg, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, parsley, and onion powder by hand in a bowl.

Step 2

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

From rice mixture into 4 small patties.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry patties in hot oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes per side.

Can add leftover meat (about 2/3 cup) such as shredded beef, pork, chicken, or ground beef.

Use whatever type of cheese you like.

Be careful when flipping; they sometimes break, but still are tasty!