Curry Quinoa Cakes

Written on Apr 5, 2010 by Lia Huber
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These cakes are crispy and flavorful and delightful as a light meal on their own, or as an innovative finger food. Serve them with our Curry Dipping Sauce.

quinoa-cakes-recipe1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup peas, (if frozen, thawed)
2 tablespoons onion, shredded
2 cloves garlic, grated
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil

Mix quinoa, water, and broth in small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine quinoa with remaining ingredients (except oil).

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large, nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Drop 8 generous 2 tablespoon scoops of the quinoa mixture into the pan, flattening into a pancake shape with a spatula or spoon. Cook until browned on bottom, about 1-2 minutes. Flip carefully and cook another 1-2 minutes longer.

Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and bring up to heat. Repeat with remaining quinoa cake batter.

Makes 16 pancakes

  • http://al4food.blogspot.com Valen

    These look tasty! I don’t like curry though so I would probably leave that out.

  • http://www.mrsbastinsdelights.com EmmaB

    mmmm, i can imagine the combination of peas and crunch as I am sitting here.

  • Harriet

    Really nice recipe, easy to put together and super tasty! Thanks for posting!

  • http://nourishnetwork.com/members/liahuber/ Lia Huber

    Glad you guys like! I’ve had several e-mails from people brushing quinoa crumbs off their laps ;-) . Valen, these are super-versatile, so feel free to substitute any spice mixes that are more pleasing to your palette. Enjoy!

  • Janet

    These look really good, but I’ll have to sub something for the wheat flour to make them gluten free. I can’t wait to try them, thanks!

    • Nina

      Janet, try using Coconut Flour to make these gluten free.
      Do a web search ‘coconut flour’ and you will be amazed at all the brands and the recipes for everything you can think of, even baking cakes and making pancakes gluten free.

  • Sunnee8700

    These were delicious! So easy and the sauce is so compliments the cakes. I will make again soon!  Follow the recipe exactly as printed!

  • Anonymous

    So glad you liked! Kiddos love this one too.

  • Jmroyal

    Love these.  Make as an appetizer for game night every Sunday night.  A favorite for kids and adults alike.

    • Anonymous

      Great idea for a game night nibble. So glad the kids like them too!

  • Sunnyclark1968

    Do you happen to have nutritional info on these?

    • liahuber

      * 248 calories per serving (4 cakes)
      * 2.5 grams saturated fat / 11.6 grams unsaturated fat
      * 3.5 grams fiber
      * 7.5 grams protein

      Pretty fab profile for such tasty little things, eh? Enjoy!

  • CSUTKE671

    I did this recipe with a few modifications and it came out great! Instead of red curry paste, I used a teaspoon of hot madras curry powder, a heaping 1/2 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger, and I made a substitute for butter milk using skim milk and white vinegar (approx 1 cup milk and 1 tablespoon white vinegar)

    • liahuber

      Ooooh … thanks for sharing. Those sound like awesome modifications. I’m a big fan of Madras curry powder and grate ginger into just about anything I can find an excuse for. I’m going to try your version next!