HAM & RICE CROQUETTES

By BobD

Ingredients

• 8 PIECES
• This classic dish-similar to Italian arancini-is easy to make, yet attractive enough to serve at a party.
• 2 cups cooked white rice, cooled
• 3/4 cup finely chopped cooked ham (about 1/4 lb)
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan
• 2 large eggs, divided
• 1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
• 3 About 3 cups vegetable oil
• EQUIPMENT: A DEEP-FAT THERMOMETER

Preparation

Step 1

Stir together rice, ham, cheese, 1 egg, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Put remaining egg (lightly beaten) and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls.

Heat 1 to 1 1/2 inches oil to 350F in a 10-inch skillet over high heat.

Meanwhile, dampen your hands and form 1/4-cup amounts of rice mixture into 2 1/2-inch cakes.

Lightly coat with egg, then with bread crumbs.

Fry croquettes in 2 batches, turning once or twice, until golden-brown, 2 to 3 minutes per batch.