Elote Crispy Rice
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- 10 ingredients
10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A creative twist on classic elote, this crispy rice cake uses leftover rice as a base and is topped with charred corn, fresh herbs, and a creamy mayo‑binding mixture. The dish delivers smoky, buttery, and slightly spicy flavors in a satisfying crunchy bite, perfect for a quick side or snack.
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Method
Char the corn kernels in a pan using a kitchen torch until blackened spots appear.
Transfer the charred corn to a metal bowl.
Add chopped green onions, chopped green herbs, grated garlic, red powder and orange powder to the bowl with the corn; mix well.
Melt butter in a non‑stick pan.
Add the leftover rice to the pan, sprinkle the red and orange powders over it, drizzle mayonnaise to help bind, and stir until evenly coated.
Press the rice mixture into the pan to form a flat pancake and cook until a crispy golden‑brown crust forms.
Invert the pan onto a plate to release the crispy rice cake.
Spread the corn and herb mixture over the top of the rice cake.
Tips while you cook
- Char corn first
- Use a kitchen torch to char the corn kernels until blackened spots appear before mixing.
- Melt butter before rice
- Melt the butter in the non‑stick pan before adding the leftover rice.
- Press rice into a flat pancake
- Press the rice mixture firmly in the pan to form a flat cake.
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