Curried Wild Rice and Brown Rice Cakes

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   Rinse wild rice in a sieve under running water, stirring to make sure it is well rinsed.

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   Drain and set aside.

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   Rinse brown rice until water runs clear, the drain and set aside separately.

4. 4

   Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in large saucepan with lid over high heat, before adding wild rice and 3/4 teaspoon of salt.

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   Reduce heat and boil gently for 15 minutes and stir in brown rice, then reduce heat to low.

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   Cover and simmer about 45 minutes, or until rice kernels begin to burst open and most of the liquid is absorbed.

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   Cover and let stand 5 minutes, then fluff rice with a fork and spread out in a large baking dish.

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   Let cool at room temperature.

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   Meanwhile, heat half of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add green onions, garlic, red pepper, curry, and remaining salt.

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    Saute for about 3 minutes or until softened.

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    Let cool slightly, and wipe out skillet.

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    Place 1 cup of the rice in a large bowl and mash with potato masher until slightly pasty.

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    Add remaining rice and red pepper mixture.

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    Sprinkle with flour and stir in the egg with fork until evenly blended.

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    Divide rice into 4 portions, and shape with moistened hands into 2cm thick cakes before placing on a plate.

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    Heat half of the remaining oil in the skillet and add rice cakes in batches as necessary to cook, turning once, for about 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned, and hot in the center.

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    Add remaining oil to the skillet between batches.

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    Serve topped with yogurt and fruit chutney.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.