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tasty rice balls

Recipe by
Baby Kato
Beautiful Shore Country, NB

Yummm rice, cheese, onions and chimichurri sauce rolled in a ball... and deep fried, does it get any better than this?

yield 3 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For tasty rice balls

  • 2 1/2 c
    medium grain rice, cooked and cooled
  • 1/2 c
    parmesan, freshly ground
  • 2
    small eggs, plus one egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    chimichurri sauce (or to taste)
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/4 sm
    sweet onion, diced
  • 1
    clove minced garlic
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp
    sea salt and fresh ground pepper
  • 2 c
    breadcrumbs
  • 6
    cubes mozzarella cheese
  • 2 c
    vegetable or olive oil for frying

How To Make tasty rice balls

  • 1
    Place the cooked rice in a bowl and add 1 egg yolk , the parmesan cheese, chimichurri sauce, onion, garlic and salt, mixing well.
  • 2
    Into another bowl add 2 eggs and beat gently. Now you will want a small bowl for the breadcrumbs and salt and pepper, mix well and set aside until needed.
  • 3
    Heat 2 cups of oil, on stove. (making sure it will cover your rice balls)
  • 4
    Roll your rice mixture into 6 balls, and in each ball, make a space big enough to place the mozzarella piece, then close the rice mixture around it and gently re-roll into a ball.
  • 5
    Now you want to dip the balls into the egg wash and coat in the breadcrumbs.
  • 6
    Fry the rice balls in the hot oil for 5-7 minutes until the outside is a nice golden color.
  • 7
    Then remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain, repeat until all the balls are cooked.
  • 8
    Enjoy as is or serve with tomato sauce...
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