Crispy Broccoli Corn Rice Cake


A great way to use left over rice, this crispy cake makes an excellent side dish. Substitute yellow rice for white, black beans in place of broccoli, and add a teaspoon of diced jalapeno peppers for a yummy spicy alternative.
2 cups cooked white rice
1/2 cup corn flake crumbs
1/2 cup canned corn
1 small stalk broccoli, cut into very small pieces, about 1/2 cup
1 small yellow onion, diced, about 1/4 cup
1 whole egg, beaten
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup olive oil


  1. Combine all of the ingredients except the olive oil in a large bowl.
  2. Form the rice mixture into 4 cakes.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over high heat.
  4. Place the cakes in the hot oil. Brown well turning once (about 5 minute per side).
  5. Remove the cakes and drain on a paper towel.

SIMPLE SUBSTITUTION: For a fun twist on individual cakes - form the mixture into one large cake. Brown on both sides and continue cooking in a 350 oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Cut the cake into wedges - like pizza!

Serves 4
Preparation Time About 20 minutes

Also see:
Sweet Potato Hash
Grilled Lime Chicken Salad
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