We all have those days when we feel like the rabbit from Alice In Wonderland. "I'm late! I'm late for a very important date!" The lazy hazy days of summer are over after next week and it's time to get organized and get back to the busy school and work grind. There never seems to be enough time to pack lunches, get the kids everywhere they have to go for after school activities plus cook, do laundry, vacuum. So I admit I look for shortcuts and convenience products that save me time. Minute® Ready To Serve Rice is just one of those products that I count on to help me get a nutritious meal on the table in record time or to pack a quick lunch.
I LOVE rice! I can sit down and eat a bowl of it with just butter, salt, and pepper and its even better if I add in some tasty leftovers. Take a day like yesterday. It was a busy day and I was going to have to eat on the run. I had to be at church to get things ready for the girls club. So on the way out the door I grabbed a Minute® Ready to Serve White Rice individual serving size and some leftover chicken. The rice heated up in 60 seconds then I stirred in the chicken and a packet of sweet and sour sauce that I had left from Chinese takeout. It was quick, yummy and easy to clean up after. Along with the convenience it also gives me a healthy option, Minute® Ready to Serve Rice provides easy portion control since it's conveniently packaged in two individual single-serve cups. Being a diabetic controlled by diet, this helps me keep track of diet requirements. Easy portion control works for me! I also love the variety that gives me all sorts of possibilities with many varieties including: all new varieties such as Brown & Quinoa and Basmati Rice, as well as Whole Grain options of Brown Rice, Brown & Wild Rice and Multi-Grain Medley. Also, there's Jasmine Rice, White Rice and flavorful mixes. Click here for a handy list of all varieties.
Not only was it a pretty busy day but a hot one at that. It was just going to be Bill and I for supper so I needed a quick and easy plan for that meal too and try not to heat the kitchen up in the process. When Bill gets home he wants to eat so getting supper on the table quickly was my goal. Bill also wants a "real" meal not fast food so I had 30 minutes to get it all done and please his taste too. My meal plan was grilled salmon, lemon rice croquettes with a lemon caper sauce that can be used on the fish and the lemon rice croquettes, and canned French cut green beans for a veggie. Salmon cooks quickly on the grill and he loves salmon (particularly because this salmon he caught on a fishing trip last month) and the lemon rice croquettes will compliment it beautifully. He'd think I had been cooking all day.
Before I left for church, I had taken some salmon out of the freezer and had started the croquette preparation. The mixture has to chill in the fridge before you shape it to fry. The lemon rice croquettes are great with fish but usually they will take me more than a half hour to make and I had to get to church. I have to cook the rice and then let it cool. Even with boxed Minute® Rice, the cooling takes more time than I had. Aha! I sped up the process by using Minute® Ready to Serve White Rice, which is all cooked and at room temperature. There is a basic formula to croquettes which is to use ¾ cup of thick sauce for every 2 cups of ground or minced cooked solid food. The solid foods should be well drained of moisture. To shape the croquettes, you spread the mixture into a greased flat pan, and then chill it. When chilled it can be removed from the pan by cutting into equal squares, and then shaped in your hand into whatever form you wish. Croquettes can be shaped into balls, as I have done here, or rolls, or eve cones. So after I got that done I was off to church.
First thing when I got home, I turned on the fryer so the oil could heat. Then I set up my "coating station". Coating is a three step process. I set up three dishes - one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with seasoned breadcrumbs. I roll the croquette in the flour, then dip in egg, and then roll in the breadcrumbs. The next step is to deep fry them in oil heated to 380 degrees from 2-5 minutes depending on the size. When I take them out of the fryer I place them on paper towels to drain while I get other parts of the meal ready. I was on time with everything ready to go when Bill came through the door. I am sharing my recipe for lemon rice croquettes and the lemon caper sauce so enjoy.
Lemon Rice Croquettes
An American version of a French favorite, this lemon rice croquette dish makes a great side for fish. And making it with Minute Ready to Serve White Rice saves time for an easy quick dish.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Franco American
Ingredients
- 2 cups (2 individual size containers) Minute Ready to Serve White Rice
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 tbs. sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbs.melted butter
- ⅓ c. flour
- 1 egg
- Fine Dry Breadcrumbs
- Fat for deep frying
- Lemon caper sauce (see recipe below)
Instructions
- Mix rice, egg, milk,sugar, lemon zest, and butter together. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Refrigerate, spread evenly in a greased pan until chilled.
- Evenly divide and shape into 8 croquettes.
- Roll them in flour, dip in egg, and them roll in breadcrumbs.
- Deep fry in 380 degree oil until golden, about 2- 5 mins.
- Serve hot with Lemon Caper Sauce.
This recipe for Lemon Sauce makes a great sauce for fish also.
PrintLemon Caper Sauce
The perfect sauce for the lemon rice croquettes is great with fish also.
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Category: Sauce
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 tsp. capers, preferably salt-packed
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 shallots, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ⅔ cup dry white wine
- 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- If using salt-packed capers, place them in a small bowl, add cold water to cover and soak for 20 minutes. Drain, rinse well and drain again, then pat dry on paper towels. If using vinegar-packed capers, rinse under cold running water, drain and pat dry.
- In a saute pan, melt butter with olive oil.
- Add the shallots and garlic to the pan and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and lemon juice, increase the heat to medium-high and boil until the sauce thickens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley, capers and lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper.
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Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says
Your Lemon Rice Croquettes sound delicious! I love lemon and capers. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty - we love partying with you! Hope to see you next Friday. 🙂
~Lorelai
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Quirky Homemaker says
That does sound like a good side for a fish dish. Lemon and rice rolled together and deep-fried sounds awesome! I'm going to pin for some inspiration later. 🙂 Stopping by from Friendship Friday. Hope you have a great weekend!
Evija says
This is very creative, great recipe thank you for sharing and joining our Oh My Heartsie Girl Wordless Wednesday Link Party.. Have a great day, co-host Evija @Fromevijawithlove
Ellen Pilch says
These look so good- thanks for the recipe 🙂
Brandi Clevinger says
Mmm...that sounds very tasty! What a unique recipe. I've never seen a recipe like that, but it looks good enough to give it a try!
Thanks for sharing your lemon rice croquettes recipe at #SmallVictoriesSundayLinkup !
Cydnee says
Great recipe! Love croquettes! Thank you very much for joining in the celebration of #purebloglove, we enjoy having you each week. I hope to see you on Thursday at 8PM, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydnee
Lou Lou Girls says
I'm loving this! This looks so good. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you tonight at 7 at our party. I can't wait! Lou Lou Girls
Susan says
These sound amazing. I'm always intrigued by how food can bring back so many childhood memories. Thanks for sharing at the This Is How We Roll Link Party on Organized 31,
Erica says
These look great! I love lemon, it reminds me of spring! Thanks for linking up to Wordless Wednesday!
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Julia says
What a delicious idea! I'm definitely a lemon lover!
Sheryl T says
My hubby loves lemon too. I am always trying to find new lemon ideas for him.
Cheryl @ Sew Can Do says
This sounds so good - will have to make it. Thanks for linking it to the Craftastic Monday Link Party at Sew Can Do. I’d love to feature this next week, but can’t find Sew Can Do on your party page. I always pin and individually tweet my link features so I’d hate for you to miss out on being featured and getting some extra shout-outs for your great project.
Sheryl T says
Thanks for the feature. I will really enjoy having a special place on your blog!
Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch says
This post is being featured on my Lemon Love 50 recipe round up. Thanks for previously linking it to my Tasty Thursdays party. Enjoy!! Nichi
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Michelle Day @ www.michellestastycreations.com says
Wow, these look delicious! I can't wait to try this recipe. I love lemon and rice together. Thanks so much for sharing at Tasty Creations link party.
Have a great weekend.
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Marie says
Wow, these look and sound so delicious! I can't wait to give these a try, I bet my family would love them. I am pinning this recipe right now! Thanks for sharing at Crafty Tuesday.
Susie @Bowdabra says
Hey there! Thanks for linking up such an awesome project! Stop by again next week and link up another awesome project for us to see!
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Leah says
These look delicious! Thanks for sharing last week at the Friday follow along! Please come back this week and share something else! http://Www.leahinspired.com
Shelley says
Oh yummy! Thank you for sharing at Party In Polka Dots!
Pam says
These look very interesting. I don't believe I have heard of these before. You are today's Dare to Share Feature of the Day.
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Sheryl T says
Thank you for the feature. I'm honored!
Linda says
Thanks for the info and the recipe. Good job. Linda
Diana Rambles says
WOW! They look good! Thanks for sharing this at my Pin Me Linky Party.
Jocie @ The Better Half says
Mmm.... Those look delicious! I'm not usually too food-adventuresome either, but I may have to try these. Thanks for linking up at The Humble Brag!
Barb @ A Life in Balance says
I made croquettes once. It was a good way to use up chicken. I definitely need to try it again. Thanks for linking up at Fabulously Frugal Thursday!
Theresa says
Looks amazingly yummy! Thanks for linking up & sharing @ DearCreatives.com great to have you!Hope to see you again this week! Theresa
Jann Olson says
I have not heard of these before. They sound very interesting. Love anything with a crunch! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Krista Low says
I have never made Croquettes before. They look amazing! I love rice in all sorts of dishes and I am excited to try these. I just pinned and I will be back 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing this great recipe @ Great Idea Thursdays! Krista @ A Handful of Everything
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Carol Covin says
Sounds delicious! I always have leftover whole-grain rice that would be a good starter for this recipe.
Mary@Back to the Basics! says
I'm definitely going to try this! I used to make salmon croquettes but now I don't eat meat (or fish).
Thanks for sharing at Tuesdays with a Twist! Hope to see you again this week!
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Jessi @ Practically Functional says
These look great! I'm pinning this and sharing it on my Google + page this week! Thanks so much for linking it up to my party!
sue says
I can not wait to try these!!! Very cool! PINned your post to our Pinterest board!! Thanks for linking up with us at One Sharendipity Place this weekend!!
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Anyonita says
Mmm these look delish! Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers!
Lanaya @ Raising Reagan says
These look delicious! Yum!
Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. 🙂
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Amanda says
These look SO amazing!! Thanks so much for linking up at Martha Mondays last week! I hope you come back by this week as well : )
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Linda@With A Blast says
I have already pinned this to make soon - just a quick note to thank you for linking at our All My Bloggy Friends Party ! Can't wait to see what you will bring us on Tuesday 🙂
Jess @HungryHarps says
Oh my, I think I found my new addiction! These look great - pinning right now. Thank you for linking up at Tasty Tuesday - so glad to have found your blog. 🙂
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Grandma Kc says
I've never had them but yours certainly look delicious!
Leslie says
Wow, those look delicious. Great recipe!
Thank you for linking up to Raising Imperfection!
Make sure to check back on Friday to see if you were featured.
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Peggy~PJH Designs says
These look and sound delicious. Thanks for sharing at Transformed Tuesday.
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Peggy~PJH Designs
momstheword says
I don't think I've ever had one and I know that I've never made one but wow, they look and sound yummy! Thanks for linking up today!
Tumbleweed Contessa says
Thanks for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend. This sounds delicious! Best wishes for tasty dishes next week...and don't forget to stop in and share.
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Sue from theT2women says
Love your site!! There’s a new LINK-UP Party going on at thet2women.com and we would love to feature your post!! Here’s the link: http://thet2women.com/welcome-to-one-sharendipity-place-link-up-2/
D@TheShadyPorch says
I don't think I've ever had a croquette but I can see the benefit in them for using up leftovers! Yours sound tasty especially with a fish dinner. I’m so glad you chose to share your recipe at the Rock ‘N Share! Have a great weekend! Blessings, D@TheShadyPorch
Natashalh says
Awesome! This looks super tasty. I'll have to try these out on my man some time!
Nicole says
Oh yes croquettes are wonderful! I grew up with them too. Thanks so much for sharing.
Heather May says
Okay...these look AMAZING. I am addicted to caper sauce!!!! I am certainly trying them but I may try pan frying or baking them (I had a small grease fire as a kid so I avoid deep frying!)But these may be worth it! I am hosting today at http://www.frugalfitfamily.com - please swing by and share if you get a chance!
Linda@With A Blast says
Pinned ! These look delicious 🙂 Thanks for sharing the recipe !
Jocie@TheBetterHalf says
looks super yummy....i've never tried making croquettes but loved awesome!
Sara says
Looks delicious!
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Jeni says
I Don't think I have ever had rice croquettes, but they sound really good!
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Dana @ This Silly Girl's Life says
These look amazing!
We would love it if you would link up at our linky party: Two Girls and a Party Live every Wednesday to Sunday. Hosted by:
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We hope to see you there!
Robin says
These look very tasty! Thank you for sharing this on Fluster's Creative Muster Party!
Robin
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Sharon says
I've made salmon croquettes before but I've never made lemon rice croquettes. This looks delicious! It looks like a neat little recipe to try on the weekends.
Cathy says
Love your blog!
I would love for you to share your favorite posts and link up at my TGIF Link Party.
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The party opens Thursday night and closes on Wednesday night at midnight.
Please, invite your friends to party too! The more the merrier!
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Sharon & Denise says
Yum!!! We will definitely be trying these beauties in the near future. They look incredible! Thanks for sharing them on our Brag About It Tuesday party. ~~ Sharon & Denise
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Happy Valley Chow says
Wow what a wonderful recipe, sounds delicious 🙂
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Lynn H says
I have eaten croquettes before, but I have never made them. I have always wanted to make them but for some reason I thought they were hard to make. I didn't realize how many ways you could make them either. Your recipe looks wonderful and I am now going to make them, once and for all:) Thanks for sharing this great recipe~ Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
Michelle says
Hi. Stopping in from In & Out of the Kitchen. Lemon has been an addiction for me for several years, so I had to pop in and take a look at these.