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Pan-fried Rice Cake with Zucchini and Cheese

17/11/2023

The pan-fried rice cake with zucchini and cheese is a simple and tasty dish, ideal for a light dinner or as a main course. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients

  • 250 grams of rice
  • 500 grams of zucchini
  • 1 small onion
  • 150 grams of grated cheese (such as Parmesan or Pecorino)
  • 3 eggs
  • 100 ml of milk
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Aromatic herbs as desired (basil, parsley, thyme)
  • Butter or oil for greasing the pan

Preparation

  1. Cook the rice in plenty of salted water, following the cooking times indicated on the package, until it is al dente. Once ready, drain it and let it cool.

  2. In the meantime, wash and cut the zucchini into cubes or thin slices. Fry the finely chopped onion with a little oil in a pan. When it is golden, add the zucchini and cook for about 10 minutes, or until they are tender. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, then add the grated cheese and chopped aromatic herbs. Mix well to obtain a homogeneous mixture.

  4. Add the cooled rice and cooked zucchini to the egg mixture, mixing gently to blend all the ingredients.

  5. Grease a large pan with a bit of butter or oil and pour in the rice and zucchini mixture, smoothing well with a spatula.

  6. Cook the cake on low heat with the lid on for about 15-20 minutes, or until the base is golden and crispy. Use the lid or a large plate to flip the rice cake over to cook the other side for another 10-15 minutes.

  7. Once cooked on both sides, your pan-fried rice cake with zucchini and cheese is ready to be served!

Curiosity

This recipe is an Italian twist on the classic “rice omelet”, which can be enriched with different types of vegetables and cheeses depending on the season and personal tastes. The melted cheese inside makes the dish particularly indulgent and satisfying.

Pan-fried Rice Cake with Zucchini and Cheese