rice balls
This is a great appetizer, dinner party or finger food dish. Kids love them and they disappear quickly and will soon become a family favorite…Mangiare! Authentic Italian Recipes from the region of Calabria in Southern Italy.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups rice (riso superfine arborio)
- 4 - eggs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon parsley (we like parsley so we add more)
- 1 pinch salt to your desired taste
- 2 - large garlic cloves (use 3 cloves if small)
How To Make rice balls
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Step 1Using a 4 liter pot, cover rice with water, bring to boil. Simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is soft or well cooked. Let cool until cold.
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Step 2Add 4 eggs, parmesan cheese, salt, parsley and garlic to the rice in a large bowl. Mix well – Mush it, squish it and mix all ingredients by hand.
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Step 3Mold the balls into desired shape (helps to coat your hands with oil to avoid sticking)
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Step 4Fill a deep frying pan with Mazola corn oil…enough to cover at least half of a rice ball…heat oil and carefully place the formed rice balls into the heated oil. Turn quickly, when golden brown place on plate and allow to cool.
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