Ingredients
- Cooked white rice: 2 cups, cooled
- Mashed potatoes: 1 cup, smooth
- Breadcrumbs: 1/3 cup
- Egg: 1 large
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Green onions: 2, finely chopped
- Parsley: 2 tbsp, chopped
- Salt & pepper: to taste
- Vegetable oil: for frying
- For the sauce:
- Greek yogurt: 1/2 cup
- Mayonnaise: 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- Dill: 1 tbsp chopped fresh (or 1 tsp dried)
- Garlic: 1 clove, grated
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix rice, mashed potatoes, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, green onions, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form mixture into small patties. If sticky, add more breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Serve patties warm with a generous spoonful of garlic-dill sauce on the side or on top.
Notes
- Use leftover rice and potatoes for best texture.
- Make the sauce ahead of time and refrigerate for deeper flavor.
- Great served with pickled cucumbers or fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 patties + sauce
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg