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Sicilian Rice Balls
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Considered a snack or "street food", these deep-fried, meat-filled rice balls have become popular not just in Italy but around the globe.
serves/makes:
ready in:
1-2 hrs
1-2 hrs
2 reviews
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.
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awaltz4
nutrition data
423 calories, 21 grams fat, 37 grams carbohydrates, 19 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments
December 4, 2017
As mentioned before, not the healthiest fare, but totally amazing comfort food. I'm considering using tofu as my son is vegetarian
November 1, 2013
This is my favorite thing to use leftovers in! Use up both rice and meat. I've made it with shredded pork too and it's just as good. I use my deep fryer instead of a skillet to fry so they keep their shape better. So good! Not exactly diet food but very delicious.