Rice leftover fritters / Croquetas de arroz
Rice leftover fritters/Croquetas de arroz is a delicious Spanish dish made with rice and typically mixed with ingredients such as cheese, herbs, and sometimes ham. The mixture is shaped into small balls, coated with breadcrumbs, and fried until crispy. They make a perfect appetizer or snack!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (such as cheddar or Gouda)
- 1/4 cup ham chopped, or cooked bacon (optional)
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked rice, grated cheese, chopped ham or bacon, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into small balls or cylinder shapes.
- In a shallow dish, beat the eggs. In another dish, place the breadcrumbs.
- Dip each rice ball into the beaten eggs, then roll them in the breadcrumbs until coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the rice croquettes in batches until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Remove the croquettes from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the Croquetas de Arroz warm with your favorite dipping sauce or as a snack or appetizer.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 17g (6%)Protein: 10g (20%)Fat: 9g (14%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 101mg (34%)Sodium: 285mg (12%)Potassium: 116mg (3%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 576IU (12%)Vitamin C: 5mg (6%)Calcium: 136mg (14%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
