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Cauliflower and chicken rissoles finished on bench in serving bowl

cauliflower and chicken rissoles crumbed on baking paper pre cooked on bench top

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  1. Place cauliflower and onion into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until you have a fine, rice-like texture.
  2. In a large bowl, add the cauliflower mixture, panko, chicken mince, mayonnaise, eggs, white pepper, nutmeg and salt. Give the mix a good knead for a couple of minutes until well combined. (Don't worry if the mixture looks too wet — the panko will do its magic in time!)
  3. Pop a little bowl of water nearby to wet your hands (this will prevent the mixture from sticking). Take a portion of the mixture and shape into a ball about the size of an apricot (a loose ¼ cup, approx. 50g), then squish to make a patty about 1cm thick. Place on a tray, repeat with remaining mixture and refrigerate for about 15 minutes or until you're ready to cook the rissoles.
  4. When ready to fry the rissoles, scatter a tray with panko breadcrumbs (less is more — you can always add more crumbs as needed).
  5. Place a large, heavy-based non-stick pan over medium heat and add enough oil to cover the surface. Add the butter and melt.
  6. While the oil is heating up, place the patties onto the panko-lined tray and shake about to coat.
  7. Working in batches, place patties into the pan and gently fry for 3-4 minutes until golden, flip and fry for 1-2 minutes until thoroughly cooked through. Repeat with the remaining patties until they are all cooked.
  8. Serve with lemon wedges.
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