Cheesy Leftover Rice Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups cooked white rice (cool)
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1 cup taco blend cheese
1 cup unbleached flour
1 cup plain breadcrumbs or 1 cup tortilla, crumbs
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 small onion, chopped very fine
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
4 cups peanut oil (for frying)

Preparation

Heat the peanut oil in a heavy iron frying pan until it just starts to smoke.
Combine all ingredients and mix well.
Mixture should be sticky enough to form patties and hold together.
Make a ball the size of an extra large meatball then smash it flat between your hands.
Drop into hot oil.
Fry for about 4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
Remove from oil and drain on a rack or paper towels.