Celery and Rice Patties

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Looking for a creative and healthy vegetarian meal? These Celery and Rice Patties are a delightful surprise! Celery root, often overlooked, shines in this recipe, transforming into wonderfully savory and tender patties with a satisfyingly crispy crust. They are a fantastic way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet in a delicious and unexpected way. Easy to make and budget-friendly, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner, a light lunch, or even as a unique appetizer. Get ready to fall in love with the humble celery root!

A plate of golden-brown celery and rice patties, garnished with fresh dill.

Celery and Rice Patties

Cooking: 55 minutes
Quantity: 5 Servings
Per serving
Calories: 177 kcal
Proteins: 4 g
Fats: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 23 g

Ingredients for Celery and Rice Patties

  • 1 medium celery root (celeriac)
  • 0.5 cup of rice
  • 1 egg
  • Salt, ground black pepper
  • Sunflower oil
  • Fresh dill, parsley

How to Make Celery and Rice Patties

Ingredients laid out: celery root, rice, egg, and fresh herbs.

Ingredients for Celery and Rice Patties

Wash and peel the celery root, then grate it on a coarse or fine grater.

Heat the sunflower oil in a frying pan and sauté the grated celery until soft, stirring with a spoon.

Cook the rice until done. Once the celery and rice have cooled down a bit, mix them together, and season with salt and pepper.

A hand grating a large celery root on a box grater into a bowl.

Grate the celery root

Grated celery being sautéed in a black frying pan with a wooden spoon.

Sauté the grated celery until soft

A bowl containing a mixture of cooked white rice and sautéed celery.

Mix the cooked rice and sautéed celery


Add the egg and chopped fresh dill, mix well, and form small balls with wet hands. Each ball should be about the size of a ping-pong ball. However, you can shape the croquettes differently—for example, into an oblong or flat patty shape.

Adding a raw egg and chopped dill to the celery and rice mixture in a bowl.

Add the egg and chopped herbs, then mix well

You can place a “surprise” in the center of each ball—a small cube of hard cheese. It will melt during frying, creating a very original and tasty result.

Uncooked celery and rice patties coated in breadcrumbs, ready for frying.

Shape the patties and coat them in breadcrumbs

Coat each ball in breadcrumbs and place them in a frying pan with well-heated sunflower oil. You don’t need a lot of oil, just the usual amount for frying patties.

Celery and rice patties frying in a pan, turning golden brown.

Fry the patties on both sides

Fry the croquettes on all sides until lightly golden brown.

A close-up of finished celery and rice patties on a white plate.

Celery and Rice Patties

Transfer them to a plate and serve warm. You can drizzle them with smetana (a type of sour cream) or homemade ketchup.

A serving of freshly cooked celery and rice patties on a decorative plate.

Celery and Rice Patties

Celery and rice patties are great on their own, without any side dish. Enjoy your meal!

And there you have it—beautiful, golden-brown patties that are as delicious as they are nutritious! We hope you enjoy this simple yet elegant recipe. Don't hesitate to experiment: try adding different herbs like parsley or chives, or a pinch of your favorite spice for an extra kick. The cheese-filled surprise is a wonderful touch for special occasions. Serve them warm with a dollop of sour cream, a zesty yogurt dip, or your favorite sauce. These celery and rice patties are proof that vegetarian cooking can be exciting and full of flavor. Enjoy!