Ingredients:
225g rice
225g flour
180g caster sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 egg
2 tbsp milk
pinch of salt
Method:
Add the rice and 600ml or water to a pan along with a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the rice is tender (about 25 minutes). Pour into a colander and allow to drain thoroughly before setting aside.
Meanwhile sift the flour, salt and baking powder together in a bowl. Cube the butter and add to the flour mixture. Rub in with your fingers until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs then add the rice and the egg before beating everything together to mix. Now add just enough milk to make a soft dough of dropping consistency (where the dough will easily drop off a spoon).
Heat a greased griddle pan and drop the mixture by the tablespoon onto it. Fry until done on one side (about 4 minutes) then turn over and finish frying. Transfer to a warmed plate and keep warm as you cook the remaining rice cakes.