Vegetable Rice Fritters
Ingredients
- 1 bag (8.8 oz) Mahatma® Garlic and Olive Oil Jasmine Ready to Heat Rice
- 1 cup carrot, grated
- 1 cup zucchini, grated
- 1/2 cup onion, grated
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup soda water, cold
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce, for serving
Instructions
These irresistible fritters are a perfect mid-week dinner choice.
Step 1
In medium colander fitted over medium bowl, toss together carrot, zucchini, onion and salt. Let stand for 10 minutes, squeeze out excess moisture and discard liquid. Return carrot mixture to bowl. Stir in rice.
Step 2
In large bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Whisk in egg until blended. Gradually whisk in soda water (do not overmix; it’s OK if batter is a little lumpy). Stir carrot mixture into batter.
Step 3
Meanwhile, in large saucepan or high-sided skillet set over medium heat, add enough oil to reach 3 inches up sides of saucepan. Heat until shimmering or until instant-read thermometer registers 375°F.
Step 4
In batches to avoid crowding, scoop 1/4-cup portions of rice mixture and carefully spoon into hot oil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until fritters are golden brown. Transfer to paper towel–lined plate to drain.
Step 5
Serve fritters with tzatziki sauce for dipping.
Recipe Tip
For variation, these versatile fritters can also be served with warm marinara sauce, guacamole, sour cream, garlic mayo or chipotle mayo for dipping.
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Recipe Video
What to do With Leftover Rice?
Do you ever wonder what to do with leftover rice? Do not throw it away because a delicious dish awaits you. Mahatma®Rice has the perfect solution. Vegetable Rice Fritters are an ideal side dish to serve with any meal. They can also be served as a light lunch or snack. Another plus? They are vegetarian! With carrots, zucchini, onions and more you will exceed your veggie intake for the day.
What are Fritters?
Besides being a crispy, crunchy, irresistible treat? A fritter is a portion of meat, seafood, vegetables or any other ingredients that have been battered or breaded and they can be prepared by deep frying or baking them. They are very versatile and can be either sweet or savory. Add as many ingredients as your heart desires.
Besides switching up the ingredients your fritters have, you can also add variation by using different types of dipping sauces such as: tzatziki sauce, marinara sauce, guacamole, sour cream, garlic mayo or chipotle mayo.
Looking for another fritter recipe idea? Try our Christmas Cake Brown Rice Fritters. These irresistible fritters are the perfect finale to a festive meal. Made with Mahatma® Brown Rice, flour, dried fruit, allspice, cinnamon, and sugar, fried to golden perfection, and drizzled with a delectable homemade rum simple syrup, you’ll get requests to make these sweet and tasty morsels for festive dinners for years to come.
As you can see whether savory or sweet, fritters are an easy and delicious way to use your leftovers. Enjoy!
What is Tzatziki Sauce?
This sauce comes straight from the Greek island of Paros. This versatile Greek sauce can be used with pitas, gyros, kebabs, fish, fries and of course…fritters! The sauce is a creamy cucumber yogurt sauce made from simple ingredients including strained yogurt (or Greek yogurt) cucumbers, garlic, and sometimes fresh herbs such as dill or mint. The sauce takes around ten minutes to make and some compare it to sour cream. However, if you are wondering what it tastes like it’s slightly different. It is somewhat tangy, garlicky, and cool due to the cucumbers and fresh herbs. Once you learn how to make it you will be making it often to up your game in the kitchen.
