Description
These easy homemade rice cakes are a delicious and healthy snack. Made with cooked rice, a touch of cheese, green onions, and your choice of vegetables, they are seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil. Quickly fried to golden perfection, these rice cakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfect for a light snack or a side dish, and can be customized with your favorite ingredients!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice (any type, but sticky or sushi rice works best)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped vegetables (optional, such as bell peppers or carrots)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Directions:
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, and finely chopped vegetables, if using.
- Add the egg, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the bowl. Mix everything together until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Shape the Rice Cakes:
- Using your hands or a spoon, shape the rice mixture into small patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. You should get about 8-10 rice cakes, depending on the size.
- Heat the Oil:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Rice Cakes:
- Place the rice cakes in the skillet in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- You may need to cook the rice cakes in batches, depending on the size of your skillet. If so, add more vegetable oil as needed for each batch.
- Serve:
- Transfer the cooked rice cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the rice cakes hot, with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce on the side.
Enjoy your delicious 10-Minute Rice Cakes!