Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 unit

Courgette

Grated, moisture squeezed out

3 slice

Slightly Stale Bread

Crumbled

2.78 cup

White Rice, Cooked

Drained

2.23 cup

Cashew Nuts

Roughly Chopped

1 tbsp

Basil Pesto

2 unit

Eggs

Lightly Beaten

3 tbsp

Oil

For Shallow Frying

Step 1
~3 min

Grate the courgette.

Step 2
~3 min

Squeeze out any excess moisture from the grated courgette.

Step 3
~3 min

Blitz slightly stale bread in a food processor until breadcrumbs are formed.

Step 4
~3 min

Add the breadcrumbs to the grated courgette.

Step 5
~3 min

Stir in cooked white rice, chopped cashew nuts, basil pesto, and lightly beaten eggs.

Step 6
~3 min

Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Step 7
~3 min

Form the mixture into several patties.

Step 8
~3 min

Add the patties to the hot oil in the pan.

Step 9
~3 min

Cook on medium heat for approximately 5 minutes on each side.

Step 10
~3 min

Continue cooking until the patties are browned and crispy.

Step 11
~3 min

Cook the patties in batches if necessary, depending on the size of the pan.

Step 12
~3 min

Keep cooked patties warm in a low oven until ready to serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt

Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for extra flavor

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Patties can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad

Serve with sweet potato fries

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Avocado Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Popular in vegetarian cuisine

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Casual
Weeknight

Popularity Score

65/100

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