Cheesy Leftover Rice Cakes

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked white rice (cool)
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or taco blend cheese
• 1 cup unbleached flour
• 1 cup plain breadcrumbs or tortilla, crumbs
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 1 small onion, chopped very fine
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 4 cups peanut oil (for frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the peanut oil in a heavy iron frying pan until it just starts to smoke.

2. 2

   Combine all ingredients and mix well.

3. 3

   Mixture should be sticky enough to form patties and hold together.

4. 4

   Make a ball the size of an extra large meatball then smash it flat between your hands.

5. 5

   Drop into hot oil.

6. 6

   Fry for about 4 minutes per side or until golden brown.

7. 7

   Remove from oil and drain on a rack or paper towels.