Tender Rice, Cheese and Carrot Moons
Soft moon-shaped patties made with cooked rice, grated carrot, and cheese, baked until tender inside and lightly crisp outside. A fun and practical recipe for kids.
Ingredients
- 240 g cooked white rice (cold or at room temperature)
- 80 g finely grated carrot (well escurrida si está muy húmeda)
- 90 g shredded mozzarella cheese (or queso suave grated)
- 1 unit egg (lightly beaten)
- 45 g breadcrumbs (more a poco extra si hace falta)
- 10 g finely chopped chives (optional pero recomendado)
- 15 ml olive oil (for brush)
- 2 g salt (ajustar to taste)
- 1 g ground black pepper (suave)
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 large bowl, combine the cooked white rice, finely grated carrot, shredded mozzarella cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, chopped chives, salt, and ground black pepper.
- 3
3. Mix well with a spoon or clean hands until you get a mixture that can be compacted. If it feels too wet, add a little more breadcrumbs.
- 4
4. Take portions of the mixture and shape them into small moons or curved patties with your hands. Place them on the tray, leaving a little space between each one.
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5. Brush the moon patties with the olive oil on both sides to help them brown evenly.
- 6
6. Bake for 12 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F. Remove the tray, carefully flip them, and bake 13 more minutes at the same temperature until golden on the outside.
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7. Let them rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving so they set better and are easier for kids to handle.
Chef tips
For a softer texture, mash the rice slightly with a fork before mixing. If you want a more even shape, chill the mixture for 10 minutes before shaping the moons.
Substitutions
You can use shredded Monterey Jack or a similar mild cheese instead of mozzarella. Chives can be replaced with very finely chopped parsley. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
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 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
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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