Leftover Rice? Turn It Into a Savory Rice Waffle!

Cooked rice for one person, but enough left to feed a whole family? Sounds familiar! Leftover rice is often a classic in the fridge – but luckily, it’s super versatile. With a bit of creativity (and your FRITEL WaffleTastic®), you can whip up something new and surprising in no time.

Recipe: Savory Rice Waffle with Cheese & Vegetables

Perfect as lunch, snack, or side dish – and ideal to use up leftover vegetables too!

What do you need? (for 2 to 3 waffles)

• 250 g cooked (cooled) rice
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp grated cheese (e.g., Emmental or cheddar)
• 1 small grated carrot or some finely chopped bell pepper
• 1 tbsp flour or breadcrumbs
• Pepper, salt, optionally some curry or paprika powder
• (optional) fresh herbs like chives or parsley

How to make it:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until you have a firm, cohesive mixture.
2. Preheat your FRITEL WaffleTastic and lightly grease it.
3. Spoon a portion of the rice mixture onto the iron and press it down gently.
4. Bake the waffles for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
5. Serve warm, optionally with leftover dip, hummus, or a salad.

Variation tips:

• Add pieces of ham, bacon, or leftover chicken for a non-vegetarian version.
• Fan of Asian flavors? Try with soy sauce, spring onion, and sesame seeds.
• Got leftover rice pudding? Make sweet waffles with a little sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla!

With leftover rice, a pinch of creativity, and your FRITEL WaffleTastic, you can turn any meal into something delicious. No waste, just lots of flavor!