Don't waste leftover rice, make these yummy cheesy patties instead

Stuck with a big pot? Here's a fun and simple recipe your dried-up leftover rice would only improve

Raheli Krut|
Once a week, almost regularly, I make a big pot of rice. I usually eat this rice with chicken or tofu and sometimes, toward the middle of the week, I add vegetables and turn it into a wholesome salad. The truth is that it can be used to make other foods, especially if it has already dried out.
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Cheesy rice and herb vegetarian meatballs
(Photo: Tal Sivan-Ziporin)
You can add it to a soup so that the rice absorbs the liquid and becomes soft again. You can make arancini, deconstructed sushi, and of course stir-fry with or without meat. Beyond the different opportunities, it is also best not to throw food away. There are quite a few recipes for which the cold and slightly dry rice only improves.

Cheesy rice and herb vegetarian meatballs

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups of cooked rice (any type you have)
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 bunch of chives
  • 1/2 bunch of basil leaves
  • 1/2 bunch of cilantro or parsley leaves
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated mozzarella or parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons of white flour or rice flour
Instructions:
  1. Finely chop all the herbs.
  2. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients.
  3. And now two options: you can either form the meatballs with oiled hands, place them on an oven tray with baking paper, and bake at 190℃ (375℉) for 10 minutes on each side or until golden.
  4. Or you can fry in a pan, with a little oil, until golden on both sides.
  5. Serve with sour cream and a sprinkling of olive oil and ground black pepper on top.
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