Name: Cheesy prosciutto rice cakes
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 450 gram (14½-ounce) packet microwave white long-grain rice; 2 slice (30g) prosciutto; 1/2 cup (60g) frozen peas; 2 teaspoon lemon rind, finely grated; 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cup (150g) mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup (50g) packaged breadcrumbs; 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil; 100 gram (3 ounces) mixed salad leaves; 1 cup (320g) tomato or capsicum relish

Ingredients

450 gram (14½-ounce) packet microwave white long-grain rice

2 slice (30g) prosciutto

1/2 cup (60g) frozen peas

2 teaspoon lemon rind, finely grated

1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped

1 1/2 cup (150g) mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated

2 eggs

1/2 cup (50g) packaged breadcrumbs

1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil

100 gram (3 ounces) mixed salad leaves

1 cup (320g) tomato or capsicum relish

Method

1.Microwave rice according to packet directions. Coarsely chop prosciutto.

2.Place peas in small heatproof bowl, cover with boiling water. Stand 1 minute, then drain. Combine peas, cooked rice, prosciutto, rind, chives, cheese, eggs and breadcrumbs in large bowl, season.

3.Heat half the oil in large frying pan over medium heat. Using wet hands, shape ¼-cups of rice mixture into patties. Cook patties, in batches, about 2 minutes each side or until browned and cooked through. Repeat to make a total of 12 patties.

4.Serve patties with salad leaves, accompany with tomato relish.

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