Japanese Pan-Fried Rice Cakes
Fried Japanese rice cakes are a simple snack or side dish made from leftover rice, served with a sweet soy dipping sauce.
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Instructions
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Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet.
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Combine 2 cups steamed Japanese rice with 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour in a bowl, then knead and form into small, flat rounds.
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Fry rice cakes in the hot oil over low heat for 4-5 minutes per side until heated through. Increase heat to medium and continue frying, flipping once, until golden and crispy.
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While cakes cook, prepare the dipping sauce by combining 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
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Serve the fried rice cakes with the dipping sauce, optionally garnished with chives.