Fried Rice Balls
Crispy golden rice balls with a creamy dipping sauce, perfect as a snack or appetizer. Ready in about 20 minutes using leftover rice.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, mix 2 cups cooked rice, 1 beaten egg, and 0.5 cup breadcrumbs until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Shape the mixture into 8 balls, pressing firmly so they hold together.
- 3
Heat 0.5 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high. Fry the rice balls in batches, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy all over, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
In a small bowl, stir together 0.25 cup mayonnaise and 1 tbsp lemon juice to make the dipping sauce.
- 5
Serve the hot rice balls with the sauce on the side for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- skillet
- small bowl
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