Leftover Rice? Make a Savory Rice Waffle!

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

Recipe: Savory Rice Waffle with Cheese & Vegetables

Perfect for lunch, as a snack, or side dish—and also ideal for using up leftover vegetables!

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

• 250 g cooked rice (cooled)
• 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, maybe curry or paprika powder
• (optional) fresh herbs like chives or parsley

How to proceed:

1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until you get a compact and homogeneous batter.
2. Preheat your FRITEL WaffleTastic and lightly oil it.
3. Place a portion of the rice mixture into the waffle iron and press down slightly.
4. Cook the waffles for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and crispy.
5. Serve hot, optionally with leftover dip, hummus, or a small salad.

Variation tips:

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

With leftover rice, a touch of creativity, and your FRITEL WaffleTastic, you can turn every meal into a true delight. No waste, just lots of flavor!