Saffron Rice Cakes (Brian Boitano) Recipe

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Directions:

  1. For Rice:
  2. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and pepper and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir to completely coat all the rice with the oil. Stir in the chicken stock, saffron, salt, to taste and the peas. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook until the liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool until slightly warm, about 30 minutes.
  3. For Rice cakes
  4. Using a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon, scoop out tablespoon-size balls of rice and form into cakes, about 1 1/2 inches diameter. Put the cakes in a baking dish and layer between sheets of waxed paper.
  5. In a small bowl, beat together 2 eggs with 1/4 cup of water. Put the bread crumbs into a shallow dish. Dredge each of the rice cakes into the egg mixture and then into the bread crumbs, making sure they are completely coated. Transfer the breaded cakes to a baking dish that has a layer of bread crumbs on the bottom. Layer the cakes between sheets of waxed paper and sprinkle the layers with bread crumbs.
  6. Heat the oil in large saute pan over medium-high heat. Fry the cakes in batches, 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Place onto a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain. Blot the tops of the cakes with paper towel to remove excess oil.
  7. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with a dollop of sour cream and bit of tapenade.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 136.51 Kcal (572 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.81g 14%
Cholesterol 19.28mg 6%
Sodium 104.56mg 4%
Potassium 68.8mg 1%
Total Carbs 11.75g 4%
Sugars 1.28g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.52g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 10%
Iron 6.2mg 35%
Calcium 34.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 173.94 Kcal (728 kJ)
Calories from fat 101.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.22g 14%
Cholesterol 24.57mg 6%
Sodium 133.23mg 4%
Potassium 87.67mg 1%
Total Carbs 14.97g 4%
Sugars 1.63g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.67g 2%
Protein 3.82g 6%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 10%
Iron 7.9mg 35%
Calcium 44.2mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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