🥓 Rice Ham – Smoky, Savory & Surprisingly Simple

Light, crispy, and full of bold smoky flavor — a perfect plant-based cold cut alternative.

This quick and creative recipe turns humble rice cakes into savory, smoky "ham" strips with a satisfying texture. Perfect for adding to sandwiches, salads, or enjoying on their own.

🛠 Kitchen Tools

• Bowl

• Parchment paper

• Sharp knife or scissors

📋 Ingredients

Serves 2

• Rice cakes: 2 units

• Fried tomato sauce: 2 tablespoons

• Smoked paprika: 1 tablespoon

• Smoke powder: 1 tablespoon

• Soy sauce (optional): to taste

• Spices of choice: to taste

  
  

👨‍🍳 Instructions

• Make the marinadeIn a bowl, mix the fried tomato sauce, smoked paprika, smoke powder, soy sauce (if using), and any additional spices to your liking. Set aside.

• Hydrate the rice cakesPlace the rice cakes in a bowl of hot water briefly until softened. Remove carefully and place on parchment paper.

• Flatten and cutGently flatten the rice cakes and cut them into thin strips.

• Coat with flavorBrush the marinade mixture over both sides of the strips generously.

• Let dryAllow the strips to dry on the parchment paper for at least 30 minutes until slightly tacky and firm.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

• Add to wraps or sandwiches for a smoky touch

• Crumble over salads or soups for a savory topping

• Pair with plant-based cheese and crackers

💡 Why You'll Love It

✔ No special equipment needed

✔ Smoky, umami-rich taste

✔ Perfect make-ahead snack or topping