Ham, cheese and vegetable rice fritters

Serve these fritters as part of a snack platter or cold in a lunch box.

• Serves: 4
• Difficulty: easy
• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Cooking time: 30 - 45 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 large carrot, finely grated
• 125 ml (½ cup) baby marrows, finely grated
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 250 ml (1 cup) cooked Spekko Long Grain Parboiled Rice
• 125 ml (½ cup) cheddar cheese, grated
• 100 g ham, finely chopped
• 250 ml (1 cup) self-raising flour, sifted
• 1 egg, beaten
• 125 ml (½ cup) full cream milk
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) butter
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
• smooth cream cheese to serve

Method

1. Mix carrots, baby marrow, coriander, Spekko Rice, cheese and ham together in a bowl.
2. Add flour, egg, milk and seasonings and mix to form soft dough. Refrigerate for 8-10 minutes.
3. Heat butter and oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add spoonfuls of the mixture to the pan and fry on both sides for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Spoon out and keep warm, while frying the remaining batter.
4. Serve with smooth cream cheese.