Crispy Rice & Mozzarella Fritters | Easy Pan-Fried Cheesy Rice Recipe

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These crispy rice and mozzarella fritters are the perfect way to use leftover rice! Made with a mix of paella rice and long-grain rice, fresh garlic, ginger, and melty mozzarella, they’re pan-fried until golden and crunchy on the outside with a gooey cheese center. This easy, budget-friendly recipe is ideal for snacks, lunch, or a side dish — no deep frying required. Perfect for leftover rice recipes, quick vegetarian meals, and cheesy comfort food lovers. Serve with sweet chili sauce, garlic yogurt, or a squeeze of lemon for extra flavour. 👍 If you enjoyed this recipe, like, comment, and subscribe for more easy home-cooked ideas! Pan-Fried Rice & Mozzarella Fritters (grams) Ingredients 200 g cooked paella rice 180 g cooked long-grain rice 1 large egg (≈55 g without shell) 20–25 g plain flour 15–20 g breadcrumbs (inside the mix) 1 garlic clove (≈4 g), finely grated 5–8 g fresh ginger, finely grated 120–150 g mozzarella, cut into small cubes 3 g salt (½ tsp) 1 g black pepper (¼ tsp) Optional: 10–15 g grated parmesan 1 g paprika or chili flakes 30–40 g neutral oil for pan-frying (as needed) Method (unchanged, metric-friendly) Mix rice Combine both rices in a bowl. Mash about 130 g of the rice to release starch. Bind & season Add garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, egg, flour, breadcrumbs, and any optional extras. Mix until thick and tacky. Add cheese Fold in mozzarella cubes gently. Shape Portion ≈60–70 g per fritter, flatten to 1–1.5 cm thick. Pan-fry Heat oil over medium heat. Fry 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden. Rest Let fritters rest 1–2 minutes before serving.