Brown Basmati Rice Pancakes

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked brown basmati rice (could sub basmati)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 2 large eggs, beaten (or 3 medium)
• 1/4 cup onion, finely minced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, finely minced (or to taste)
• 1/4 cup peas, baby frozen work best
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil (amount is approximate, you may need more)

Recipe

• 1 mix cooked rice with salt, pepper, beaten eggs, onion and cilantro, blending well.
• 2 fold in peas, (don't worry about thawing unless covered with ice).
• 3 if using cast iron, get the pan smoking hot and add the oil. if using a non-stick skillet, just heat the oil.
• 4 place a spoonful of the rice mix in the oil and spread out so it's about 3" across. (i can get 4 in my 10" pan.)
• 5 fry on one side until the pancake holds together. turn and brown the other side.
• 6 keep the first ones hot while you do the rest.