CHEDDAR RICE LATKES
 Yield: Makes 15 to 18 latkes (4 servings).
Ingredients
• 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Sour cream (optional)
• Applesauce (optional)
Directions
Combine rice, cheese, onion, flour, salt, pepper and egg yolks in medium bowl. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar in small bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold beaten egg whites into rice mixture.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons batter into skillet for each latke; push batter into diamond shape using spatula. Cook latkes, turning once, until golden brown on both sides. Serve warm with sour cream and applesauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 335
Total Fat 20g
Cholesterol 167mg
Sodium 517mg
Total Carbohydrate 25g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Protein 13g
USA Rice Federation (www.usarice.com)
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