Venezuelan Leftover Rice and Cheese Fritters (Torticas de Arroz)

These Venezuelan torticas de arroz are easy, quick, and super tasty. They adapt to gluten-free and sugar-free versions and are an excellent way to use up leftover rice from the day before, just as my grandmother Ligia taught me.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 cups (600 g) cooked white rice
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2/3 cup (60 g) white cheese, grated
• 3 tablespoons (24 g) all-purpose wheat flour
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
• 1 tablespoon (12 g) sugar
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Extra sugar for sprinkling

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Mix all ingredients well in a bowl.
2. 2Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat with a little oil.
3. 3Using a measuring cup, place 1/4 cup of mixture in the pan and shape into a round form.
4. 4Cook the fritters until golden, flip and cook on the other side.
5. 5Remove from heat and drain on absorbent paper.
6. 6Sprinkle with sugar or substitute before serving.
7. 7Serve hot.