Avocado Cheddar Rice Cakes (Print Version)
Crispy rice cakes with avocado and cheddar, perfect for snacks, brunch, or light meals.
# Components:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice, cooled
02 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
03 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
06 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
→ For Frying
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, mash the avocado lightly with a fork or potato masher, leaving some chunks for texture.
02 - Add the cooled rice, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, flour, green onions, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and herbs into the bowl. Mix thoroughly until the mixture becomes cohesive and holds together.
03 - Pour 1 tablespoon oil into a large nonstick skillet and set over medium heat until shimmering.
04 - Scoop out roughly 1/4 cup of the mixture per portion and form into compact patties to yield about 8 evenly sized cakes.
05 - Arrange several patties in the skillet without overcrowding. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp, adding more oil and working in batches if required.
06 - Transfer cooked cakes onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve warm with optional sour cream or a squeeze of lime if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses up leftover rice so nothing goes to waste
- Comes together in just thirty minutes start to finish
- Satisfying and packed with cheese plus a creamy center from avocado
- Great for brunch snack or vegetarian meal
02 -
- High in vegetarian protein with cheese and eggs
- Excellent way to use day old rice for zero waste cooking
- Gluten free adaptable with the right flour
03 -
- Do not skip cooling the rice or the cakes will not hold together
- A little extra cheese forms a delicious golden crust
- Try using a fish spatula for easy flipping which helps the rice cakes keep their shape