Ingredients

  • 2 stalks celery, minced
  • 2 scallions, minced
  • 1 12 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 12 cups cooked basmati rice
  • 1 -2 hot green chili pepper
  • 23 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 -2 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 -3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • vegetable broth, as needed
  • oil, for frying

Method

  • First take a large bowl and mash garbanzo beans and rice together thoroughly.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients except broth and combine VERY WELL.
  • If the mixture is too dry to form patties, add a bit of broth to moisten it, but NOT TOO MUCH.
  • Form small patties (size really doesnt matter too much).
  • Heat a skillet over medium to medium-high heat with a small amount of oil (vegetable oil, or any other oil you choose) and add patties, cooking them until golden brown on each side.
  • Do not allow them to get too dark, because they will get too crunchy on the outside if you cook them too long.
  • We like to eat these with a bit of lime-chile chutney on the side, and sometimes we'll even eat them with a bit of ketchup!
  • haha.
  • ENJOY!