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Leftover Ginger Rice Patties Recipe Leftover Ginger Rice Patties Recipe from Chic African is a simple African food recipe to make and share. African fried rice cakes make a delicious snack, are loaded with ginger flavor and ready in less than 30 mins.

Leftover Ginger Rice Patties Recipe


Leftover Ginger Rice Patties are the perfect way to repurpose leftover rice.

Easy Leftover Ginger Rice Patties Recipe


Ingredients

2 large fresh eggs

2 cups of cooked white rice

2 tablespoons of unsalted butter 1 medium chopped tomato

2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground curry powder

1 chopped hot pepper

Pepper and salt to taste

Oil for frying


Directions

Add all ingredients except one egg into a large bowl and mix well. Form into flat disks the size of a 50-cent piece, beat remaining egg and dip disks into the egg. Fry to a golden brown. Drain on a paper towel and serve warm.


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