Easy Canned Fish and Rice Cutlets

From ordinary products, cheap, for every day for the whole family! Even a beginner can make cutlets from canned fish with rice. If you freeze the cooked rice first, they will take just minutes to cook. Serve them with any side dish for fish or fresh vegetable salad. Simple and delicious!
cook time: 50 min
Freya Ashford
Easy Canned Fish and Rice Cutlets

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

328
Calories
24g
Fat
15g
Carbs
14g
Protein

Ingredients (5 portions)

Basic:

Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Rice 80 g
Eggs 1 pc
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
Canned fish 250 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make cutlets from canned fish with rice? Prepare the necessary products. You can take any canned fish according to your taste. I have sardines. It is better that they are in oil or in their own juice, that is, without tomato paste. Round rice is preferable. Wash the egg well and dry with napkins.

Step 2

Step 2
Rinse the rice several times until the water is clear. Transfer to a saucepan. Fill with water and boil until tender. Salt the water. There should be about two to three times more water than rice. Place the cooked rice in a colander and let the water drain. Refrigerate.

Step 3

Step 3
Drain the juice or oil from the canned food. Remove the canned fish from the jar and allow excess liquid to drain. If the fish has large bones, remove them. Place the fish in a deep bowl.

Step 4

Step 4
Mash the fish with a fork.

Step 5

Step 5
Place chilled rice in a bowl with mashed fish. Beat in a raw egg. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Step 6
Mix everything until smooth. If the minced fish turns out watery, you can add 1-2 tbsp. semolina, and then leave the minced meat for 15-20 minutes so that the cereal swells and absorbs excess moisture. I didn’t do this, my minced meat is of normal consistency.

Step 7

Step 7
Wet your hands with water and form the minced meat into small cutlets of the shape you need. I have them oval, yours can be round (or even square).

Step 8

Step 8
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan. Place the cutlets on it and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side. I determine the readiness of the cutlets by the formation of a golden brown crust on them. Make sure not to burn, adjust the heat and time based on your stove.

Step 9

Step 9
Serve the cutlets hot with any side dish: vegetables, pasta, etc. Bon appetit!

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