Cheesy Leftover Rice Cakes

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked 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)

Recipe

• 1 heat the peanut oil in a heavy iron frying pan until it just starts to smoke.
• 2 combine all ingredients and mix well.
• 3 mixture should be sticky enough to form patties and hold together.
• 4 make a ball the size of an extra large meatball then smash it flat between your hands.
• 5 drop into hot oil.
• 6 fry for about 4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
• 7 remove from oil and drain on a rack or paper towels.