Apple-Rice Griddle Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons shortening, melted
• 1 cup cooked regular rice
• 1 apple, peeled and grated
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Preparation

1. Sift first 6 ingredients into a medium bowl. Combine milk, eggs, and shortening; stir into dry mixture. Fold in remaining ingredients.
2. For each griddle cake, pour 1/4 cup batter onto a hot, lightly greased griddle. Cook until tops are covered with bubbles and edges appear slightly dry. Turn and continue cooking until bottom sides are browned. Serve warm.