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Rice Croquettes

Here's how you make Rice Croquettes
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  • Servings: 12-16
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 3m
    • The following recipe serves 12-16 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2 a cup)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup dry white rice (short grain)
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • Olive oil (as you need for frying)
  • Parsley, for garnish
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat the butter in a saucepan, Add rice. Saute until glazed. Stir in parsley and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until the rice is soft. Cool to about room temperature.

  • Step 2: Stir in egg, minced garlic cheese, basil and black pepper. Mixture should be very moist. Using oiled hands, shape into 12-16 croquettes, depending on size desired. Place the rice balls on a plate and refrigerate for a few hours.

  • Step 3: Remove from fridge then roll in the bread crumbs.

  • Step 4: Fry in 1/4 to 1/2 inch olive oil until golden and crisp. Drain. Garnish with parsley when serving.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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