Rice Croquettes: A Delicious Recipe to Reuse Your Leftovers!
Course: Main courseCuisine: RemainingDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
10
minutesCalories
300
kcalTotal time
25
minutesLeftover rice can be transformed into an irresistible dish with these tasty golden croquettes. Ideal as an aperitif, side dish or snack, they’re easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingrédients
300 g cooked rice (leftovers)
50 g grated cheese (Parmesan or Emmental)
1 egg
2 tbsp. breadcrumbs (more for coating)
1 garlic clove finely chopped (optional)
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil or a spray of cooking oil
Instructions
- Prepare the kibble base:
In a large bowl, mix the cooked rice with the grated cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic and parsley.
Season with salt and pepper.
Work the dough by hand or with a spatula until smooth. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more breadcrumbs. - Shape the croquettes:
Take a small amount of the mixture and shape your hands into pellets or oval shapes.
Roll each croquette in a little breadcrumbs to make a nice breading. - Cook the croquettes:
At the Airfryer: Arrange the croquettes in a single layer in the basket. Spray lightly with oil. Bake at 200°C for 8 to 10 minutesTurn halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
Pan-frying : Heat a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the croquettes over medium heat until golden-brown on both sides. - Serve hot:
Serve your croquettes with yoghurt sauce, homemade ketchup or a spicy dip.
With this recipe, no more waste! These rice croquettes are proof that leftovers can become delicious and creative dishes. An idea to try out and share with friends and family.
