these patties are versatile, and can be made using brown rice, lotus rice, red rice, etc. however, i would stay away from white or sushi rice, i'm not sure they would add any flavor to the dish. additionally, you do not have to use oat flour. i simply prefer it. you can also substitute the grape seed oil for another "high heat" oil. just to note, if you are using dried herbs you can decrease the amount by 1/2.
inspired by sprouted kitchen
:: makes 7 patties ::
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1/2 cup oat flour
1/2 of a small onion, diced
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 eggs
fine grain salt and pepper
grape seed oil for cooking
:: herb mixture ::
2 tablespoon parsley (if using dried herbs, reduce to 1 teaspoon)
2 teaspoons thyme
1 1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
:: directions ::
prepare your rice according to the directions that are given on the packaging.
while the rice is cooking - chop the onion, and mince the garlic. heat a small skillet on medium heat. once hot (your skillet is hot when a droplet of water sizzles), cover the bottom of the skillet with grape seed oil. sautè the onion for a couple of minutes, then add the garlic. let it cook stirring every few minutes - about 4-5 minutes. remove from heat and let cool.
next, prepare the herb mixture. chop the parsley, thyme, and oregano.
once the rice is cooked, let it cool. combine the cooled rice, the eggs, the onion and garlic, and the herb mixture. stir in the flour. mix until the ingredients are combined. toss in the crushed red pepper, the salt and pepper (i used about 3 pinches of salt). stir.
let the mixture sit for a couple of minutes. in the meantime, heat your pan. (i used an 8-inch cast iron skillet and cooked the patties in batches of 2.) once the skillet is hot, add 1 tablespoon of grape seed oil (more if you are using a larger pan). while the oil is heating, form the patties: using a small ramekin (mine was 2 inches), scoop a portion of the mixture in the bottom - pat it down to make it compact. then, turn it out onto your skillet, and let it cook 4-6 minutes on each side. ready a plate with a paper towel to sop up any unwanted oil. repeat with the remaining mixture.
:: enjoy ::