Sicilian Rice Balls
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Serves/Makes: 8 | Ready In: 1-2 hrs
Ingredients:
4 cups cooked white rice
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash black pepper
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
salad oil for frying
***Meat Filling***
1 pound any type cooked beef, shredded
2 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium chopped onion
1/2 package frozen peas
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash black pepper
Directions:
In large bowl, combine rice, Parmesan cheese and butter; toss lightly with fork to mix well. Add 2 eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and dash of pepper; toss to mix well. Refrigerate until well chilled.
Make Meat Filling: In 3 tablespoons hot oil in a large saucepan, saute beef, garlic and onion until onion becomes transparent. Add tomato paste, frozen peas and 1 cup water; cook slowly, covered, 10 to 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and dash of pepper.
Shape chilled rice into patties, in the palm of hand, using 1/3 cup rice for each patty. Place 1 heaping tablespoon of filling on each patty, and roll rice around filling, making a ball. Dip rice balls in beaten egg; then roll in seasoned bread crumbs. Fry in skillet until lightly browned on all sides.
Recipe Location: https://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/65/Sicilian_Rice_Balls42220.shtml
Recipe ID: 33128
Nutrition:
per serving: 423 calories, 21g fat, 37g carbohydrates, 19g protein.
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