10 recipes with rice cakes

One of the most popular snacks is the essential rice galette. Sometimes made from rice, but sometimes from spelt, buckwheat or mixed grains, the galette can now be found in all sorts of flavors, and its round shape is sometimes replaced by a square appearance.

It's a well-established snack, but one that could do with an upgrade. On its own, the rice cake is not very nutritious and does not encourage satiety. Providing little energy to the body, it's best to dress up your rice cake to increase its nutritional profile while enhancing its rather neutral flavor.

Beyond the peanut butter patty, here are 10 ways to dress up a rice cake. You'll discover a material that's versatile and fun to work with. We've even included tips on how to get the crumbs out of the bottom of your bag!

Smoked salmon: How to eat a rice cake #1

Perfect as an appetizer, this recipe is a snap to prepare.

• Mix 5 parts mayonnaise to 1 part Dijon mustard;
• Spread this Dijonnaise on the rice cakes;
• Garnish with smoked salmonalfalfa and fresh lemon.

*Optional: Add a small pinch of coarse pink Himalayan saltor coarse pink Maras saltor capers capers.

Guacamole: How to eat a rice cake #2

A healthy way to eat guacamole without the corn chips.

• Mix the flesh of one avocado with 3 tbsp. lime juicejuice, a handful of freshly chopped coriander and a generous amount of salt. Add jalapeño pepper to taste;
• Stack a tomato slice, guacamole and coriander leaf on each patty.

Bruschetta: How to eat a rice cake #3

A gluten-free alternative to the delicious Italian bruschetta that's normally served on a bread crouton.

• Drain 2 diced tomatoes in a colander;
• Transfer to a bowl and add a finely chopped clove of garlic, 5 basil leaves, 1 tbsp.olive oil and lemon juice and a good pinch of salt;
• Spread the mixture onto thin rice cakes.

*Optional: add a dash of white balsamic vinegar for a slightly sweeter, tangier bruschetta

Croque-pomme: How to eat a rice cake #4

In my opinion, the best way to familiarize yourself with the taste of seaweed.

• Butter a rice cake of your choice. nut butter butter;
• Place a few slices of green apple on top, along with pieces of seaweed.

Lebanese style: How to eat a rice cake #5

A great way to add typically Mediterranean ingredients to your plate.

• Spread some labneh (a Lebanese cheese made from fermented milk), or cream cheeseor cream cheese on a rice cake;
• Garnish with slices of cucumber chopped toasted pistachiosa drizzle ofolive oil and zaatar (a blend of herbs).

Breakfast savoury: How to eat a rice cake #6

To bring variety to your mornings, here's a breakfast balanced.

• Spread a good quantity of goat's cheese on a rice cake;
• Add slices of tomato and avocado;
• Season with salt and pepper and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil.

Fruity yogurt: How to eat a rice cake #7

At breakfastsnack or dessert, this recipe is perfect.

• Cover a rice cake with plain Greek yogurt and blackberries;
• Garnish with a dash of honey and lemon zest.

Granola: How to eat a rice cake #8

An easy-to-make granola using your own crumbs and bag bottoms.

• Preheat oven to 325 F;
• Prepare the granola mix: 2 cups of rice-cake crumbs, ½ cup of pumpkin seeds1/3 cup raisins and 2 tbsp. whole or ground chia seeds;
• In a double boiler, heat ¼ cup of honey with 2 tbsp.coconut oil. Pour over granola mixture;
• Stir vigorously and place evenly on a baking sheet before sprinkling with coconut oil. ground cinnamon;
• Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove from oven and let cool before topping your yogurts.

Vegan croutons: How to eat a rice cake #9

These sublime garlic and "parmesan" croutons are naturally vegan and gluten-free.

• Preheat oven to 400F;
• Mix 1 cup of rice cake crumbs with 2 tbsp. olive oil, 1 pressed garlic clove, 1 tbsp. nutritional yeast (nutritional yeast) and a pinch of salt;
• Cook for 5 minutes.

Sweet and savoury bites: How to eat a rice cake #10

A treat so quick to make, the pleasure is almost instantaneous.

• In a double boiler, melt 80g of dark chocolate with fleur de sel.
• Remove from heat and add 1 cup of rice cake crumbs. Mix until the chocolate is evenly distributed.
• Spread on parchment paper, sprinkle with sea salt and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes. 

*Chef's tip: Add your favorite nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, etc.), and/or chocolate chips. puffed quinoaand/or chia seeds and/or hemp seeds for a healthier snack.

Bon appétit!
The team at La Boite à Grains

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