Spicy Tomato Rice Cakes
Crispy rice cakes flavored with tomato and chili flakes, served with a cool cucumber dip.

Total
22 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/3 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cucumber, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon plain water
Instructions
- 1
Mix rice, tomatoes, olive oil, chili flakes, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl until combined.
- 2
Form the mixture into small patties (about 2 inches wide).
- 3
Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium heat and cook the patties 5‑6 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- 4
For the dip, combine grated cucumber with a pinch of salt and a splash of water.
- 5
Serve the rice cakes with the cucumber dip.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
250
13% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 45 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
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