Description
Crispy rice and courgette patties bring Mediterranean comfort straight to your kitchen, blending simple ingredients into a delightful culinary experience. Golden-brown edges and herbal notes create a perfect appetizer or light meal you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup rice
- 2 zucchini (courgette)
- 1 onion
- 1 egg
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (20 grams) plain flour
- Salt
Vegetable and Pepper Ingredients:
- 1 red sweet pepper
- 1 red hot pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- Plant oil for frying
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse rice to eliminate excess starch, then cook with salt over low heat for 15-20 minutes until perfectly tender and fluffy. Transfer cooked rice to a large mixing bowl.
- Grate zucchinis and meticulously drain all moisture by firmly squeezing through a clean kitchen towel. Finely dice onion and red peppers.
- Combine grated zucchini, chopped onion, diced sweet and hot peppers, and one egg into the rice. Season with salt and blend ingredients until uniformly distributed.
- Incorporate plain flour to create structural integrity for the patties. Mix gently to prevent overworking the mixture.
- Warm plant oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering, approximately 2-3 minutes. Carefully spoon mixture into pan, forming compact patties.
- Fry patties for 2-3 minutes per side, ensuring a golden-brown crispy exterior. Maintain consistent heat to prevent burning while achieving optimal crunchiness.
- Remove patties from pan and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Allow to rest for 1-2 minutes before serving to help maintain structural stability.
- Plate and garnish with optional fresh herbs or serve alongside your preferred dipping sauce for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Drain zucchini thoroughly by squeezing in a clean kitchen towel to remove maximum moisture, preventing soggy patties.
- Experiment with alternative flours like chickpea or almond flour for gluten-free and protein-rich variations.
- Create a crispier texture by chilling the mixture for 15 minutes before frying, which helps patties hold their shape better.
- Add herbs like fresh parsley or dill to elevate the flavor profile and introduce additional aromatic complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg