Name: Brown Rice Cakes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 10 cakes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 2 cups brown rice; 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese; 0.25 tsp kosher salt; olive oil

Brown Rice Cakes are so dang delicious and easy to make, you’ll keep this simple recipe in heavy rotation for your mealtime planning. They’re super quick and simple to make. They require just 4 ingredients and have tons of savory flavor, but they’re still enough of a blank canvas that you can totally incorporate any of your favorite spices to make them your own. I love the eye appeal of the stretchy mozzarella cheese in these, but you can substitute with any other melting cheese you have on hand including cheddar or Monterey Jack. You don’t need much to elevate nutritious plain brown rice into an exciting and attention grabbing side dish.

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Brown Rice Cakes

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Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the rice, cheese, and salt and stir to combine well.

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Carefully place 1/3 cup of the rice mixture into the hot oil and use a spatula to flatten into a patty.

Saute until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Your Rice First 🍚
Spread cooked brown rice on a sheet pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to remove excess moisture, which prevents soggy cakes and helps them hold together better during cooking.
Shred Mozzarella Yourself 🧀
Freshly shredded mozzarella melts more evenly and creates those signature stretchy strands compared to pre-shredded varieties, which contain anti-caking agents that inhibit proper melting.
Toast Your Cakes in Batches 🔥
Don't overcrowd the pan—cook in single batches over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side to develop a golden, crispy exterior while keeping the interior tender and cheesy.
Bind with Egg Strategy 🥚
Lightly beat eggs with a pinch of salt before mixing into rice to ensure even distribution and optimal binding power without overworking the mixture, which can make the cakes dense.
Flavor Build with Seasoning Layers 🌶️
Mix dried spices and herbs directly into the rice mixture, then finish with fleur de sel or flaky sea salt after cooking to add brightness and prevent a buried, flat-tasting final dish.