Spicy Squash Rice Cakes

12 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb winter squash, peeled, cubed
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 None onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 oz medium grain rice
  • 1 tsp dried chili flakes
  • 4 cups vegetable stock, warmed
  • 2 oz pecorino Romano cheese, or Parmesan, grated
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, seasoned
  • None None lemon mayonnaise, to serve

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss squash with 1 tbsp oil. Arrange on a baking tray and season to taste. Bake for 15-20 mins, until golden and tender.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Saute onion and garlic for 3-4 mins, until onion is tender. Add rice and chili flakes. Cook, stirring, for 1 min. Add hot stock to rice mixture, 1 cup at a time, stirring until all liquid has absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 mins.
  3. 3
    Add cheese, peas, cilantro and squash mixture to rice. Transfer to a large bowl. Let cool then chill until cold and firm.
  4. 4
    Roll tablespoonfuls of risotto mixture into balls. Flatten slightly then toss in seasoned flour.
  5. 5
    Heat remaining oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Working in batches, cook risotto cakes for 2-3 mins per side, until golden brown.
  6. 6
    Serve with lemon mayonnaise.

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