Rice Balls with Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 4 oz mozzarella cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp parsley
• 2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix the 2 cups cooked rice with the 2 tbsp chopped parsley and a pinch of salt until well combined.

2. 2

   Cut the 4 oz mozzarella into 1/2-inch cubes. Take about 2 tbsp of rice mixture, flatten it in your palm, place a cheese cube in the center, and shape into a ball, sealing the cheese completely. Repeat with remaining rice and cheese.

3. 3

   Beat the 1 egg in a shallow bowl. Place the 1 cup breadcrumbs in another bowl. Dip each rice ball into the egg, then roll in breadcrumbs to coat evenly.

4. 4

   Heat the 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until a breadcrumb sizzles when dropped in (about 350°F). Fry the rice balls in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.

5. 5

   Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm, with marinara sauce if desired.

Tools you’ll need

• large bowl
• shallow bowls
• deep skillet
• slotted spoon
• paper towels

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