rice balls with marinara

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beulah, MI
Updated on Oct 9, 2014

Got this recipe off the internet. It is Chef Antonio MuFasso's recipe I just added the garlic.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Deep Fry
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 cups grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley minced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped sun dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup italian bread crumbs
  • 16 - 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch cubes of mozzarella cheese
  • - oil for frying

How To Make rice balls with marinara

  • Step 1
    Place water, rice, salt, and garlic in pan on stove and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and simmer for about 12 minutes until all water is absorbed. Spread rice out on baking sheet to cool a bit.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl combine egg yolks, and parmesan cheese. Add the rice, parsley, basil, and sun dried tomatoes.
  • Step 3
    Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Roll the rice mixture into 2 inch balls. Take a piece of mozzarella cheese and push into center of rice enclosing the cheese inside.
  • Step 4
    Roll the balls in bread crumbs and set aside until all are done.
  • Step 5
    Deep fry in batches at 350 degrees for about 3 minutes. Serve with marinara

Discover More

Culture: Italian
Category: Rice Sides
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Method: Deep Fry

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