Golden Little Moons of Rice, Cheese and Carrot
Soft and golden little bites made with cooked rice, grated carrot, and cheese, baked until tender inside and lightly crisp outside. They are fun for kids, easy to hold, and perfect for lunch or snack time.
Ingredients
- 240 g cooked white rice (cold or at room temperature)
- 80 g finely grated carrot (well escurrida si tiene mucha humedad)
- 90 g shredded mozzarella cheese (grated fino)
- 1 unit egg (lightly beaten)
- 40 g breadcrumbs (more a poco extra si the mezcla está muy húmeda)
- 15 ml olive oil (for brush)
- 1 g garlic powder (optional and suave)
- 2 g salt (or to taste)
- 4 g chopped parsley (fresh or dry)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F and line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it with some of the olive oil.
- 2
2. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked white rice, finely grated carrot, shredded mozzarella cheese, lightly beaten egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and chopped parsley.
- 3
3. Mix very well until you get a shapeable mixture. If it feels too wet, add a little more breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- 4
4. Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into compact little moons or half-moons with your hands. Place them on the tray with a little space between each one.
- 5
5. Brush the top of each little moon with the olive oil to help them brown evenly.
- 6
6. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, carefully turning them halfway through, until golden on the outside and hot in the center.
- 7
7. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving so they firm up a bit. Serve warm.
Chef tips
For a firmer texture, chill the mixture for 10 minutes before shaping. You can use half-moon molds if you want a more even shape.
Substitutions
You can replace mozzarella with Oaxaca cheese or another mild melting cheese. Parsley can be swapped for very finely chopped chives. If preferred, use cooked brown rice, keeping in mind the texture will be slightly heartier.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
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Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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