Rice Patties

Directions

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   1. In a small saucepan, bring the chicken broth and rice to a boil over high heat; reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the rice is tender, 16 to 18 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid if necessary and let cool.
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   2. While the rice cools, in a nonstick skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and reserve the bacon fat in the skillet. Finely chop the bacon and add to the cooled rice.
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   3. Mix the egg and bread crumbs into the rice and combine thoroughly. Wet your hands to prevent sticking, then form the egg-rice mixture into 4 thin patties.
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   4. Reheat the bacon fat over medium heat. Add the rice cakes and cook, turning once, until golden, about 4 minutes on each side.