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Homemade Italian Rice Frittata

This super easy is one my favourite rice leftovers ideas. Homemade Italian Rice Frittata is made in 25 minutes, accompanied by a yoghurt dressing.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Brazilian, Italian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan large

Ingredients
  

For the frittata

  • 2 cups leftovers cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup parsley chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 4 tablespoons parmesan or hard cheese grated
  • 1 cup vegetable oil

For the yoghurt dressing

  • 1 cup greek yoghurt plane
  • 3 tablespoons parsley and mint chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, add the rice, flour, parsley, eggs and parmesan. Mix well with a wooden spoon. You should have a sticky dough.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan at medium heat.
  • With the help of two spoons, make quenelles and add carefully to the oil to fry.
  • With a skimmer, remove the frittatas when they are golden and place them on a plate covered with towel paper.
  • To make the Yoghurt sauce, just add the yoghurt with chopped parsley and mint and mix well. Add salt if desired.

Notes

Storage: Fried food doesn’t keep well in the fridge or frozen, it’s best eaten right away!
Keyword appetizer, dressing, frittata, fry, homemade, lunch, parsley, rice, sauce, side dish, snack, yoghurt