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Deep-Fried Rice Balls

Here's how you make Deep-Fried Rice Balls
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  • Servings: 20-25
  • Prep: 1h
  • Cook: 2m
    • The following recipe serves 20-25 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 cups Aborio (short grain) uncooked rice
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup old shredded cheddar
  • Seasoned salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • Cubed mozzarella cheese (cubed into 1/2-inch squares, use as many mozzarella cubes needed for the amount of rice balls)
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs (or as needed, can season the breadcrumbs if you like)
  • Oil, for deep frying
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: Cook rice according to label directions. Fold in egg yolks, garlic, shredded cheddar cheese, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • Step 2: Using clean hands shape into about 1-inch balls, then push a cube of the mozzarella cheese into center, re-shape the rice ball mixture completely and firmly around the cheese cube.

  • Step 3: Whisk the egg whites lightly. Roll balls first into whites allowing any excess to drip off, then coat into the breadcrumbs. Place the rice balls onto a plate/s.

  • Step 4: Refrigerate 2 or more hours. Deep fry in hot oil until golden. Serve hot or warm

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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