Fried Rice Cakes (Brazilian-Style)

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 18

Fried Rice Cakes (Brazilian-Style) recipe for a mouth-watering meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

320

Sugar

Fat

20g

Fried Rice Cakes (Brazilian-Style) are a popular Brazilian dish. It's a creative and delicious way of using leftover rice from a previous meal. This dish is often served as a snack or a side dish but can also be a main dish accompanied by a salad. The rice cakes are crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, filled with savory flavors of fresh herbs and grated cheese. Brazilian-style fried rice cakes are an excellent comfort food that can be enjoyed any time of day. The preparation method is very straightforward, and it takes only a few minutes to make a flavorful meal that the entire family will love.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked white rice and all-purpose flour.
2.	Beat the eggs and add them to the rice-flour mixture. Mix well until dough-like consistency.
3.	Add chopped fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are well combined.
4.	Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Form the rice mixture into cakes (about 2-3 tbsp each) and drop them gently into the hot oil.
5.	Fry the cakes for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the pan and drain on paper towels. Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

Fried Rice Cakes (Brazilian-Style) are a delicious and satisfying way to use up leftover rice.
They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making a perfect meal or snack.

They are easy to make and require just a few simple ingredients.

CONS

Fried Rice Cakes (Brazilian-Style) are fried in oil, which makes them high in calories and fat.
They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains a good source of protein and carbohydrates.
Rice consumption has been associated with the prevention of chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease.

	2 cups cooked white rice
	3/4 cup all-purpose flour
	2 eggs
	1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
	1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
	salt and ground black pepper to taste
	oil for frying