Adorable Rilakkuma Rice Croquettes
Adorable Rilakkuma Rice Croquettes
Leftover rice transformed! Perfectly crispy Rilakkuma rice croquettes – your child’s new favorite snack!
Even leftover cold rice can become a delightful treat! Simply shape the rice and fry it to a golden crisp for these adorable Rilakkuma croquettes that will captivate your child’s attention. Make this easy and delicious snack for your little ones today. (All Recipes of the World, Man-Gae Recipe)
Main Ingredients- Rice 200g
- Green bell pepper 1/4
- Red bell pepper 1/4
- Cheddar cheese 1 slice
- Sliced ham 1 slice
- Seaweed (kim) a little
- Salt a little
- Pepper a little
Frying Batter Ingredients- Eggs a suitable amount (beaten)
- Rice flour a suitable amount
- Breadcrumbs a suitable amount
- Eggs a suitable amount (beaten)
- Rice flour a suitable amount
- Breadcrumbs a suitable amount
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the filling for the rice croquettes. Finely mince the green and red bell peppers. Also, finely chop the sliced ham. Mincing the vegetables and ham this way will mix well between the rice grains, adding texture and rich flavor.
Step 2
Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little cooking oil. Add the rice, minced bell peppers, and minced ham, and stir-fry them together. Stir-fry until the rice grains are separated and fluffy, then season with a little salt and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
Step 3
Let the stir-fried rice cool slightly, then we’ll shape it into Rilakkuma. Form one large round shape for the body and one smaller oval shape for the head. Coat the shaped rice first with a thin layer of rice flour, then dip thoroughly in the beaten egg mixture. Finally, coat evenly with breadcrumbs to create the batter. Pressing the breadcrumbs firmly will ensure a crispy texture when fried.
Step 4
Now it’s time to fry. Preheat frying oil to 180°C (350°F). Carefully place the batter-coated rice croquettes into the preheated oil and fry until golden brown on all sides. Be careful not to fry over high heat, as the outside might burn while the inside remains uncooked; fry slowly over medium heat.
Step 5
Arrange the fried rice croquettes on a plate. Use cheddar cheese and seaweed (kim) to create Rilakkuma’s ears, eyes, and mouth, then attach them to complete the adorable Rilakkuma rice croquettes. Use the smaller oval rice croquette for the ears and use round pieces of cheese or seaweed for the eyes and mouth. Your children will absolutely love them!
