FRIED RICE CAKES (BRAZILIAN-STYLE)

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White cooked rice is combined with fresh chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese and deep-fried to perfection. Great as a side dish. An original from Brazil. Serve hot.

Provided by BR Cook

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     South American     Brazilian

Time 19m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cooked white rice
¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste
oil for frying

Steps:

  • Mix white rice, flour, eggs, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper together with a wooden spoon in a bowl. Shape spoonfuls of the mixture into balls.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan or deep-fryer over medium heat until hot. Fry balls a few at a time until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 31.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

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