Skip to main content
Epicurious

Ham and Rice Croquettes

3.8

(14)

Image may contain Food Fried Chicken and Nuggets
Photo by Romulo Yanes

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 min

  • Yield

    Makes 8 croquettes

Ingredients

2 cups cooked white rice, cooled
3/4 cup finely chopped cooked ham (about 1/4 pound)
1/3 cup grated parmesan
2 large eggs, divided
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
About 3 cups vegetable oil
Equipment: a deep-fat thermometer

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Stir together rice, ham, cheese, 1 egg, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Put remaining egg (lightly beaten) and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls.

    Step 2

    Heat 1 to 1 1/2 inches oil to 350°F in a 10-inch skillet over high heat. Meanwhile, dampen your hands and form 1/4-cup amounts of rice mixture into 2 1/2-inch cakes. Lightly coat with egg, then with bread crumbs. Fry croquettes in 2 batches, turning once or twice, until golden-brown, 2 to 3 minutes per batch.

TagsFritterAmericanSouthernHamMeatRiceRice & GrainsMainStarterDinnerBrunchNut FreeDeep FryCast Iron SkilletEasterGourmet

See Related Recipes and Cooking Tips

Read More
Mango Sticky Rice
Khao niaow ma muang, or steamed coconut sticky rice with ripe mango, is a classic in Thai cuisine—and you can make it at home.
Easy Egg Custard
With just a handful of ingredients, this old-fashioned egg custard is the little black dress of dinner party desserts—simple and effortlessly chic.
Simple Hot Cocoa for One
With rich chocolate flavor and easy customization, this hot cocoa recipe is just the one you want to get you through winter.
Béchamel Sauce
This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.
Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad
Crunchy and crowd-pleasing, this salad can be prepared in advance and customized to your heart’s content.
Chicken Meatballs With Sesame Green Beans
Baking meatballs and green beans on two sides of the same sheet pan streamlines the cooking process for this saucy, savory dinner.
Dulce de Leche
Make this versatile caramel at home with our slow-simmered method using milk and sugar—or take one of two sweetened condensed milk shortcuts.
Sun Gold Tomato Pasta With Pistachio Gremolata
A garlicky pistachio topping takes this sunny summer pasta from good to great.