rice balls arancini

By foodiva

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup Cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 Eggs
• Salt to taste
• PREPARING VEGETABLES
• 2 teaspoons oil
• 1/4 cup carrot, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup onions, finely chopped
• 2 green chillies, finely chopped

Details

Servings 15
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from feedyourtemptations.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
VEGETABLES (Optional)
Heat oil in a pan and add the vegetables. Sauté until the vegetable is almost cooked. Let it cool.
RICE BALLS
Add the cooked vegetables to the rice. Add salt. Taste and adjust as needed.
Add the cilantro and cheese and mix well. Add one lightly beaten egg and mix again.
Tightly roll the mixture into 1 inch diameter balls. If the mixture doesn't hold, then add some more mozzarella cheese.
Lightly beat another egg and dip the rice balls is it and coat it with bread crumbs.
Place them on a tray lined with plastic wrap with space between then. Transfer into the freezer for an hour.
Heat oil in a pan on medium heat (350 Degrees Fahrenheit/175 Degrees Celsius) and deep fry for about 2 minutes on each side till the coating is golden brown.
Serve with marinara sauce or ketchup.

Instructions