Vegan Potato Cakes with Carrot and Rice (2024)

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Vegan potato cakes made with leftover mashed potatoes, rice, carrots, onions, and parsley! These potato cakes are crispy and lovely from the outside, but super soft from the inside.

They are so easy to make, and the kids love them. Naturally gluten-free, and suitable for toddlers. Also great for freezing and make ahead meals.

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I grew up eating potato cakes. My Mum always made different variations of potato cakes (maybe that’s a Russian thing?), and our whole family really loved them.

I shared my Mum’s cheesypotato cakes recipe on the blog a couple of years ago, and as so many of my readers loved the recipe I thought that it’s time to share a different variation that I really love.

This recipe is dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, uses more vegetables and will also save the leftover mashed potatoes that you don’t know what to do with from being thrown out.

The cheesy potato cakes recipe uses an egg to help bind the mashed potatoes to create dense cakes (can be subbed with flax egg), it also calls for some starch or flour. However, this recipe is totally vegan and gluten-free! We add rice and some veggies for that extra flavor.

We don’t normally use any spices to make these vegan potato cakes but feel free to do so especially if you’re not cooking for really young children.

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The Ingredients

Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

The ingredientsused to make these potato cakes are quite simple. You will need:

  • Leftover mashed potatoes, or just boiled potatoes
  • Cooked white rice
  • Sauteed diced onion with shredded carrot
  • Chopped parsley
  • Salt
  • You could also add some spices if you like
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How to make potato fritters

After you mix the ingredients together in a mixing bowl, shape the mixture into small patties.

If you’re finding it difficult to shape patties because the mixture is too soft, pop in the fridge for 15-20 minutes and then work with it.

Shape the patties, and shallow fry them in a frying pan until they’re golden and crispy. Serve warm.

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Recipe Tips

  • If you’re boiling potatoes to make these potato fritters or cakes, use a potato ricer or masher to mash them and make sure that there are no lumps left.
  • Fully cook the rice before adding it to the mixture.
  • Make patties that are not too big. Big patties start to break and won’t easily cook through.
  • You could add different herbs to the patties, I’ve added parsley this time but I also add dill or chives sometimes.
  • When shallow frying the potato cakes, fry on medium heat until the patties start to crisp as the crispy exterior is what’s so special about these potato fritters.
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Whether you are making these for yourself or for your family including young children, I hope that you love them as much as we do!

  • Non-stick pan. I like to shallow fry fritters and vegetable cakes on a good quality non-stick pan, it ensures that they never stick to the pan and they always cook evenly.
  • Glass bowl. This is the set that I have and use for everything from baking to cooking.
  • Stainless steel measuring spoons. I’ve had this set for so long now, honestly, the quality is amazing and they will last you for ages!
  • Turner. Always make sure that the turner that you’re using is heat-resistant!

More Potato Recipes

  • Smothered potatoes (my fav!)
  • Cheesy scalloped potatoes
  • Instant Pot buttered potatoes
  • Smashed potatoes
  • Cheesy mashed potato cakes
  • Vegan potato soup
  • Instant Pot potato salad

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Recipe

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Vegan Potato Cakes with Rice

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Total Time: 20 minutes mins

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These potato cakes are crispy and lovely from the outside, but super soft from the inside. Super easy to make!

16 cakes

These potato cakes are crispy and lovely from the outside, but super soft from the inside. Super easy to make!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (450g) potatoes russets, peeled
  • ½ cup (100g) rice uncooked
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil divided
  • 2 small yellow onions diced
  • 2 carrots peeled and grated
  • 5 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves chopped
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Add the potatoes to a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. When the water starts boiling, salt the water and cook the potatoes until they are fork tender. Remove from heat, drain, and mash.

  • Cook the rice following the package instructions.

  • In a pan, heat 2 teaspoons of oil and sautee onions and carrots until they're soft.

  • In a bowl combine the mashed potatoes with the cooked rice, sauteedcarrots and onions, parsley, and season with salt to taste. Divide the mixture into 14-16 portions and shape balls then flatten into cakes using your hands.

  • Fry in the remaining heated vegetable oil over medium-high heat until the cakes are golden and crispy for 3-4 minutes (the mixture will be very soft so be careful not to break the cakes while frying), flip, and cook for 3 more minutes. Serve warm (or cold).

Notes:

  • If you’re boiling potatoes to make these potato fritters or cakes, use a potato ricer or masher to mash them and make sure that there are no lumps left.
  • Fully cook the rice before adding it to the mixture.
  • Make patties that are not too big. Big patties start to break and won’t easily cook through.
  • You could add different herbs to the patties, I’ve added parsley this time but I also add dill or chives sometimes.
  • When shallow frying the potato cakes, fry on medium heat until the patties start to crisp as the crispy exterior is what’s so special about these potato fritters.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 54kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 1g, Sodium: 9mg, Potassium: 187mg, Fiber: 1g, Vitamin A: 1375IU, Vitamin C: 6.6mg, Calcium: 18mg, Iron: 1.2mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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  1. Kathy V says

    Oops. I forgot to mention that I Pressure Cooked the potatoes in my InstantPot/Air Fryer combo (10 mins at full pressure), and then Air Fried the patties in the Air Fryer (10 mins at 400). They weren’t quite as crispy as your picture, but were still crispy around the edges. Just wanted to try doing the cooking this way for fun.

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Vegan Potato Cakes with Carrot and Rice (2024)

FAQs

Can vegans eat rice and potatoes? ›

base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates (choose wholegrain where possible) have some fortified dairy alternatives, such as soya drinks and yoghurts (choose lower-fat and lower-sugar options) eat some beans, pulses and other proteins.

Why do my potato cakes fall apart? ›

The biggest thing to note is how thick the mashed potatoes are to begin with, if your mashed potatoes are thin or more watery to begin with you might need to add more flour to keep everything together. Egg – This is used as a binder to help keep the mashed potatoes cakes from falling apart.

Why are my potato cakes soggy? ›

If you find that your potato pancakes often come out too soggy, a lack of heat is the most likely culprit.

How to eat potato cakes? ›

Simply toast and butter our Potato Cakes for a quick and easy filling snack or breakfast. Serve as soldiers with boiled eggs or with a full cooked meal for an unusual breakfast treat, or for a filling snack or quick and easy meal on the run, top with baked beans and cheese. When toasting, toast to a light golden brown.

Why is rice not vegan? ›

Is white rice vegan? Plain white rice is, generally speaking, vegan. It contains only the rice grain without the hull, making it a good alternative for people who have trouble processing high-fiber foods. White rice often comes topped with non-vegan butter, so be sure to order yours plain.

Why are my potato pancakes gummy? ›

If you don't drain the moisture, they won't crisp as easily and that may be why your potato pancakes are gummy. Feel the Heat. Sufficiently heating oil in the pan prior to placing the patty in the pan is the key to a properly crispy pancake.

Why are my potato pancakes grey? ›

It depends on whether your potatoes are turning gray before you cook them or after. When you grate raw potatoes, you release starch that can cause them to oxidize, or turn dark. The best way to keep that from happening is to cover the potatoes with cold water, then drain them very well and pat them dry before cooking.

When were potato cakes discontinued? ›

Arby's Potato Cakes were discontinued in 2021 to make room for the new addition of crinkle-cut fries.

How do restaurants get baked potatoes so soft? ›

Foil will prevent potatoes from drying out while they are kept warm – one of the reasons restaurants serve their baked potatoes in foil. but it will also leave the skin soft and moist, not crispy.

Can you eat potato cakes cold? ›

How to serve - You can eat them either warm or cold. Storing - You can store cooked mashed potato cakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days before reheating and consuming.

Do you toast potato cakes? ›

Simply toast and butter our potato cakes for a quick and easy filling snack or breakfast.

What are potato cakes called in America? ›

In some states it's known as a 'potato scallop', in others it's a 'potato cake', and for years the debate has been bantered back and forward between protagonists. “It might be a 'scallop' of potato but let's not confuse it with a serve of scallops!

What is the difference between potato cake and potato scone? ›

It seems the Irish call them Potato bread, the English call them potato cakes (Lancashire), Scottish call them potato scones (tottie scones).

Can you eat potato cakes without toasting them? ›

I just grill them and have them with butter for a snack or with cheese for lunch. Up here we call them tattie(potato) scones. Wouldn't have them in place of mash/boiled, but lovely grilled with butter on. I did think about toasting them but thought they might get a bit messy.

Is rice OK for vegans? ›

Yes, absolutely! Rice is a common grain in all cooking and has a significant place in the plant-based world too. Some rice dishes may not be suitable for vegans though, so if you're eating out or following a recipe make sure there are no meat, fish or other animal products being used before you tuck in!

Which three food groups are avoided on a vegan diet? ›

That's why a vegan diet avoids all animal products, including meat, eggs, and dairy. People choose to follow a vegan diet for various reasons. These usually range from ethics to environmental concerns, but they can also stem from a desire to improve health.

Is it okay to eat rice and potatoes in the same meal? ›

These two foods are high in carbs but are researched to provide enough carbs for the body to consume each day. If you are on a diet, you can still use them without worrying about excess. You can use a combination of eating both potatoes and rice in the menu every day.

Can vegans eat boiled potatoes? ›

Tempting potato recipes, all of them vegan and all of them delicious. Roast, boil, bake or fry spuds for hearty soups, curries, salads and more.

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