Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/8 checked
6
servings
0.5 cup

brown rice

uncooked

1 tbsp

olive oil

3 unit

spring onions

chopped

2 unit

potatoes

cooked and mashed

1 cup

broccoli

cooked, finely chopped

0.25 cup

wheat germ

0.5 cup

sesame seeds

0.5 cup

breadcrumbs

Step 1
~3 min

Cook brown rice in boiling water until soft. Drain and set aside.

Step 2
~3 min

Chop spring onions.

Step 3
~3 min

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 4
~3 min

Pan fry the chopped spring onions in olive oil until softened, stirring occasionally.

Step 5
~3 min

Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

Step 6
~3 min

In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice and fried spring onions.

Step 7
~3 min

Add cooked and mashed potatoes to the bowl.

Step 8
~3 min

Add finely chopped broccoli to the bowl.

Step 9
~3 min

Add wheat germ to the bowl.

Step 10
~3 min

Mix all ingredients well until thoroughly combined.

Step 11
~3 min

Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator until the mixture is firm, approximately 2 hours.

Step 12
~3 min

Once the mixture has firmed up, prepare a mix of sesame seeds and breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.

Step 13
~3 min

Take a small amount of the rice and potato mixture and roll it into a small ball.

Step 14
~3 min

Roll each ball in the sesame seed and breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.

Step 15
~3 min

Heat a little olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 16
~3 min

Fry the coated rice and potato balls in the heated olive oil until golden brown on all sides.

Step 17
~3 min

Remove the fried balls from the pan and place them on an absorbent paper towel to drain excess oil.

Step 18
~3 min

Serve warm.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the potato mixture is firm before rolling into balls.

Adjust the amount of sesame seeds and breadcrumbs to your liking.

Serve with a dipping sauce such as sweet chili sauce or aioli.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before frying.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer

Serve as a side dish

Serve with a dipping sauce

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Salad
Grilled Vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Unknown

Cultural Significance

Common in snack foods

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Party
Snack Time
Appetizer

Popularity Score

65/100

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