Rice Croquettes

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Prep time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
It is best if you warm the egg with some of the hot rice before stirring it into the mixture.

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1 1/2 tbsp. sweet butter
• 1 c. medium-grain rice or Italian rice
• 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
• 2 1/2 c. chicken broth
• 1 egg
• 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 to 3/4 c. dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 to 1/2 c. olive oil
• parsley for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Soften onion in the heated butter. Add rice. Sauté until glazed. Stir in parsley and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 min. Stir in egg, cheese, basil and pepper. Mixture should be very moist. Shape into 12 to 16 croquettes, depending on size desired. Roll in bread crumbs. Fry in ¼-to-½-inch olive oil until golden and crisp. Drain. Garnish with parsley when serving.