17 rice cake recipes to reuse leftovers in a yummy way

Rice is one of the most consumed foods in the daily lives of Brazilians, whether for lunch or dinner. The rice and beans duo is almost always present on the Brazilian table, but there are other delicious ways to consume the popular cereal.

Consuming rice in different ways, in addition to providing a special flavor to your day, is also a great way to reuse food leftovers. Many recipes can be made with the idea of ​​reuse in mind: oven rice, risottos and delicious rice balls are some ideas.

For the rice ball, it is possible to make from simple recipes also reusing leftovers from other foods, to elaborate versions, stuffed or even versions that adapt to dietary restrictions. There are rice balls for all tastes.

The rice ball can be served as a snack, afternoon snack and even a main dish. Check out below 18 delicious rice ball recipes to make and enjoy:

Traditional and stuffed versions

1. Traditional rice cake: the tip is to reuse the already cooked rice, add egg, milk and flour, this is the basis of the recipe. Seasonings can be added to taste and then just fry.

2. Easy rice cake: just add all the ingredients, mix, shape and fry. That simple. The author’s tip is to serve it with mandarin or pineapple chutney.

3. Scalloped rice cake: this cake doesn’t need to have a defined shape and there is another ease in its preparation, since it doesn’t need to be molded.

4. Rice cake with cassava: in this recipe, the flour is replaced by cooked and mashed cassava. If you wish, you can also make the dumpling in the fryer without oil.

5. Rice cake with cheese: popularly served in bars as snacks, this rice cake is super simple to make. Just mold the dumplings and in the center insert a cube of mozzarella.

6. Rice dumpling with jerky: for this recipe, the difference is in the use of jerky, which is mixed together with the dumpling dough.

7. Rice dumpling with sausage: the dumpling filling is made with grated sausage and sautéed in onions. Then just add it to the dumpling dough and fry.

8. Rice cake with ricotta: in addition to the ricotta, this cake also includes in its recipe chopped turkey breast, grated parmesan and grated carrots. A complete meal.

9. Rice cake with curry and cheese: curry is a seasoning widely used in Indian cuisine and has a striking flavor. In this recipe he is the special touch, along with cheese and coconut milk.

10. Rice cake with ham, cheese and tomato: another special touch of this recipe is the fresh basil, which adds a remarkable flavor to the recipe.

11. Rice cake with sausage and mozzarella: the differential of this recipe, in addition to the filling, is in the dough. Natural yogurt is used instead of milk and cornstarch instead of flour. Worth a try.

Healthy and restricted options

12. Gluten-free rice cake stuffed with brie and apricot sauce: rice cake can also be a gourmet cooking option and this recipe will convince you of that. The dumpling served with the sauce is a great option for those who like the bittersweet flavor.

13. Roasted rice ball with broccoli: the author’s tip for baking the dumplings is to use muffin molds or cheese bread, that way the dough doesn’t spread on the baking sheet.

14. Brown rice cake: a very healthy and nutritious recipe. In addition to brown rice, the pasta is made with oat flour and baked.

15. Rice Cake with Kale: Kale is a great source of plant-based protein, making it a great recipe for vegetarians.

16. Vegan rice cake: Vegans can also enjoy rice cake. The recipe is also a great alternative to other lactose-restricting diets.

17. Gluten-free rice cake: for those who restrict gluten in their diet, this is a great alternative, in addition to being very simple to make.

In addition to being a great way to reuse leftovers, rice balls are a practical option because they are quick and easy to prepare. Surely you found on this list at least one recipe to make and enjoy.