Ingredients

  • 2 cups medium grain rice, cooked
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 12 tablespoons green onions, chopped
  • 1 12 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
  • 12 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 12 cup flour
  • 14 cup canola oil
  • 1 sweet potato, cooked, peeled and diced into small pieces
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 2 oranges, juice and zest of
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 14 cup cornstarch, mixed with water
  • chopped chives (optional)

Method

  • In a bowl, combine rice, egg, green onions, walnuts, parsley, and half of the spices; refrigerate for about 2 hours.
  • In a bowl, combine the flour and the rest of the spices.
  • When rice mixture is chilled, form into 1-inch cakes and toss in the flour mixture.
  • Saute in oil until brown; about 3 minutes per side; press down softly with spatula while frying to slightly flatten.
  • Sweet Potato and Soy Ginger glaze; Drizzle sweet potato with oil and roast in 425 degree oven until tender: or bake in Microwave until tender.
  • Mix remaining ingredients in a sauce pan; bring to a boil and cook 2 to 3 minutes; add cornstarch mixed with a little water; cook until thickened.
  • Mix sweet potatoes with sauce and place on rice cakes with chopped chives.