5.24.10 Wild Rice Patties
When I think of wild rice and mushrooms, I undoubtedly think of the fall. In fact, my inspiration came from a recipe for Autumn Wild Rice Rissoles. Cranberries, nuts, sage—you know the drill. I liked the idea of using rice as a patty base. Almost as much as I liked the idea of turning one more thing into a patty.
And as luck should have it, spring brings quite a tasty mushroom, the morel. The food world goes gaga over these things. Is it the $20/lb+ price tag which screams “I’m so expensive I must be good”? For me, it is more about the thrill if the hunt and the intense interest of coming across something which has such a short growing span. Last May brought both morels and fiddlehead ferns into my sight. If you can find them, expanding your tastes is always fun. If not, substitute your favorite mushroom variety. This is a simple recipe, which can be taken in so many directions. However I’ll definitely be making again as is, because often times, simple is best.
Wild Rice Patties
makes 8 small patties
1 egg
2 c cooked wild rice, brought to room temperature (leftover rice works great)
1/4 c chopped mushrooms (about .25 lbs)
3 T finely chopped chives
2 T chopped mint
1 1/2 t salt
1/2 t pepper
3 T olive oil
In a large bowl, whisk egg. Add rice, mushrooms, chives, mint, salt and pepper. Stir well, and form into 8 patties. In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Transfer patties to the pan, press down with a spatula, and cook 5-7 minutes, until golden brown. Flip patties over, press down with a spatula, and cook 5-7 minutes, until golden brown. Serve warm.
Reader Comments (30)
These look so amazing, I am definitely going to have to make them this week and add some fresh spinach that I have an abundance of.
Thanks for sharing.
I made some quinoa burgers that are similar (with slightly different ingredients) last week. SO good! I'm sure that these are delish as well. We'll give yours a try soon!
These sound amazing! Um, and may I say, gorgeous. But have to wait until I'm done with this darn cleanse...unless you have an idea for what could bind them together besides egg? Regardless, these will enter my life in the near future. Thanks!
Seriously stunning photos. I have a mixed bag of white and wild rice and I think some rice balls would be superb. Thanks for the inspiration
These look great! Any suggestions for what to serve them with? I'm thinking a simple salad, or maybe warm greens, like chard or kale?
The French, you could try a ground flax seed/water combo (1:3) or a bit of cornstarch. My rice was pretty sticky (I used leftovers) so I may have been able to do without the egg, if I flipped them gently...
SFDC, I served it with a simple spinach salad. I think it would also taste great with Tzatziki on top too!
"The thrill of the hunt", this is exactly how I felt when I foraged for asparagus last week.
This recipe sounds so interesting, the addition of mint makes me curious, I will be trying this one.
Your photo's make me want to cry - BEAUTIFUL! What a great twist to rice too, simple and looks delicious!
Wow, those look delicious. I've never thought of using a grain as a base in patties. I always seem to use beans. Great pics too!
These look so yummy! Unfortunately the hubs and I arent eating any grains these days for health reasons but Im adding this recipe to my list so I can whip it up once we start eating them again :)
These patties look so yummie! I love the ingredients you used in this lovely dish! You are such an inspiration! Have a lovely merry happy week and love to you!
Ooh! I'll try the flaxseed thing and let you know how it goes...Thanks:)
What a lovely recipe again, Erin! I would be happy to eat the mix even without turning it into patties, but the patties look especially yummy. True feel good food again! Have a wonderful week!
Erin, you're awesome. These patties look delicious -- I am all for the mushrooms. I've been eating mostly vegetarian now for the past year and it feels great -- I haven't cut out meat completely (I am slowly working on it) but I will get there! Thank you for the inspiration :)
Yummy Erin!
I hope New York wasn't too exhausting! I was reading through some of your older posts trying to catch up! I love that you get paid to read magazines!
Anyways -these patties look really good and I may just try that dip this weekend from a couple posts back.
Have a good weekend!
Wow, this looks really good, Erin! You eat so healthy. I'm inspired. :)
looks AMAZING!
These patties look really tempting. I'm gonna make them for myself at the weekend, as my bf went to a conference and this looks like a perfect "home alone" dish! Have a great weekend! :)
Wild rice and morels are two of my favorite things. Unfortunately, I rarely get the opportunity to enjoy morels these days. I don't think they even grow in central Texas. I'll have to substitute a different mushroom, but I can't wait to try these.
This is a totally new to me meal. I love the flavor combo and can't wait to try it out!
Beautiful combination of textures & flavors, Erin! I've looking around for something new to do with wild rice, so this really fits the bill! :o)
There's something about patties like this that's so irresistible! Mine always seem to fall apart though. I don't think I've ever tried morel mushrooms.
I'm trying this tonight! which nut would go best? Walnuts?
looking forward to the time in the kitchen w/ the hubby : )
Lisa, Sorry for the late reply but hopefully you ate and enjoyed! Walnuts sound delicious here!
wow, I'm not a wild rice lover, but I have some leftover rice remaining and I was looking for options ot use it. This is perfect! the patties look sooo good!!
would you consider sending these in for the Magic Bullet contest/giveaway hosted on my blog?
Yum! This recipe looks absolutely delicious!
Has anyone actually tried this? The patties didn't stick together. Not even a little bit.
Did you use a rice mixture?
Where I come from wild rice is black.
Looks like you also have white rice in here.
At any rate they look great and I definitely going to try them!
Charlie