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Sweet Chili Crispy Rice Cakes

Store-bought rice cakes get a quick pan-fry and toss in a sticky sweet-chili glaze with a hit of garlic and sesame. Ready to eat in under 10 minutes.

Total time
8 min
Servings
2
Calories
145
Protein
2g
Sweet Chili Crispy Rice Cakes
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 60 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add garlic and cook for 20 seconds until fragrant, then add rice cakes and stir gently.

  3. Step 3

    Cook rice cakes for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges turn golden and crispy.

  4. Step 4

    Pour sweet chili sauce over cakes and toss for 30 seconds until coated and sticky.

  5. Step 5

    Transfer to a plate. Garnish with sesame seeds if using, and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 10-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon or spatula

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