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fried red beans and rice fritters

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mdommert avatar
Baytown, TX
Updated on Oct 10, 2011

I recently came across a recipe similar to this in a magazine and couldn't resist changing it up to suit my taste. The panko bread crumbs give them a crisp crunch on the outside but when you take a bite...the surprise inside is creamy red beans and rice. I entered them in the rice cooking contest at the 2011 Texas Rice Festival and they won a 1st place medal in the adult appetizer division! I served them up country style (in memory of my Mama) in a cast iron skillet complete with a piece of Mama's gingham material, my favorite and most used wooden spoon, some vegetables and a country flower.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red beans, cooked until creamy
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped ham
  • 2 - green onions, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch cajun seasoning
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 - egg
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning
  • - vegetable oil for deep frying
  • 2 pinches salt
  • - cajun dipping sauce
  • CAJUN DIPPING SAUCE
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon finely minced onion (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 dash louisiana hot sauce

How To Make fried red beans and rice fritters

  • Step 1
    Mix together red beans, cooked rice, green onions, ham, 4 tablespoons bread crumbs, eggs, black pepper and cajun seasoning to form a tight mixture.
  • Step 2
    Form mixture into small hushpuppy size balls, pressing FIRMLY together to hold their shape. Chill for an hour or so or even overnight.
  • Step 3
    Whisk milk and remaining egg to make an egg wash.
  • Step 4
    Gently roll balls first in flour, then coat with egg wash and roll in remaining 1 cup bread crumbs to which cajun seasoning has been added.
  • Step 5
    Heat vegetable oil to 360-375 degrees and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt and serve with Cajun Dipping Sauce (prepared tartar sauce or Ranch dressing could also be used).
  • Step 6
    For Cajun Dipping Sauce: Combine all ingredients and refrigerate until serving time.
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