The news of Lance Armstrong’s new focus on long-course triathlon rocked the multisport media today. In honor of LIVESTRONG’s new partnership with Ironman, today we bring you these Pro Tour-inspired rice cakes from nutritionist and co-author of “The Feed Zone,” Dr. Allen Lim. Lim says: “I started making these rice cakes at training camps and races to give riders something savory and fresh to eat while on the bike. They became a huge hit since almost everything the riders ate was pre-packaged and sweet. Not only are these rice cakes delicious, they also provide a consistent energy source that doesn’t upset the stomach.”

So if Lance’s new commitment to triathlon has you inspired to ride long this weekend, whip up a batch of these savory bars to take along with you.

Dr. Allen Lim’s Rice Cakes

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked calrose or other medium-grain “sticky” rice

1½ cups water

8 ounces bacon

4 eggs

2 tablespoons liquid amino acids

or low-sodium soy sauce

brown sugar

salt and grated parmesan (optional)

Preparation

1. Combine rice and water in a rice cooker.
2. While rice is cooking, chop up bacon before frying, then fry in a medium sauté pan. When crispy, drain off fat and soak up excess fat with paper towels.
3. Beat the eggs in a small bowl and then scramble on high heat in the sauté pan. Don’t worry about overcooking the eggs as they’ll break up easily when mixed with the rice.
4. In a large bowl or in the rice cooker bowl, combine the cooked rice, bacon, and scrambled eggs. Add liquid amino acids or soy sauce and sugar to taste. After mixing,press into an 8- or 9-inch square baking pan to about 1½-inch thickness. Top with more brown sugar, salt to taste, and grated parmesan, if desired.

Cut and wrap individual cakes. Makes about 10 rice cakes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 cake): 225 cal, 8g fat, 321 mg sodium, 30g carbs, 1g fiber, 9 g protein

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Used with permission from Velo Press. “The Feed Zone” is available now in bookstores, tri shops, and online. For more information and free recipe downloads, please visit feedzonecookbook.com.