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Ramp Rice Cakes

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A&M's Testing Notes: The rice cakes are jam-packed with ramps, which go very well with the ginger and garlic. The fried cakes form a crispy crust that contrasts nicely with the sticky interior. The dipping sauce...
The rice cakes are jam-packed with ramps, which go very well with the ginger and garlic. The fried cakes form a crispy crust that contrasts nicely with the sticky interior. The dipping sauce packs some heat and adds a nice creaminess to the rice cakes. - Stephanie

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clintonhillbilly's Notes: This recipe was inspired by two things I had at Starry Kitchen, a new restaurant in downtown LA. The first was a hamburger with hoisin sauce and a lot of green onions in the patty. The second...
This recipe was inspired by two things I had at Starry Kitchen, a new restaurant in downtown LA. The first was a hamburger with hoisin sauce and a lot of green onions in the patty. The second was a rice cake with kimchi, parmesan, and a creamy sauce. I though ramps might be somewhat similar to scallions and that a ramp-heavy rice cake might be quite delicious. I am a big ginger fan so this recipe has a lot of ginger, as well as some crumbled bacon. I used Fakin' Bacon tempeh bacon since my partner is vegetarian, but I think meat bacon would work well too. - clintonhillbilly

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Serves 7

2 cups sticky rice (sushi rice), cooked Ask a question about this ingredient

1 egg, beaten Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup matzo meal Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup jack cheese, grated Ask a question about this ingredient

1 1/2 cup ramps, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

1 heaping tbsp chopped garlic Ask a question about this ingredient

1 heaping tbsp chopped ginger Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon sriracha or other chili sauce Ask a question about this ingredient

2 1/2 tablespoons garlic mayonnaise or aioli Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon soy sauce Ask a question about this ingredient

2 vegetarian or meat bacon strips, fried crisp and crumbled Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 inch olive or other oil Ask a question about this ingredient

Saute ramps, garlic, and ginger for 2-3 minutes.
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Combine ramps, garlic, ginger, rice, matzo meal, egg, jack cheese, and bacon in a mixing bowl.
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Mix well, then form into seven patties by hand. Season well.
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Heat 1/2 inch olive or other oil in a skillet. Pan-fry ramp rice cakes till golden on both sides. Drain on a paper towel.
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In a small bowl, mix garlic mayonnaise, sriracha, and soy sauce thoroughly. Season with a little black pepper.
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Serve ramp rice cakes with dipping sauce while still hot from frying.
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