Rice Balls
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
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2 cups (500 mL) water
1 tsp (5 mL) saffron, threads
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) arborio rice
1/2 cup (125 mL) grated romano cheese
2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
1 egg
Meat Filling:
2 tbsp (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely, chopped
1/2 stalk celery, finely, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch hot pepper flakes
3 oz (90 g) ground beef
1/2 cup (125 mL) minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup (50 mL) frozen peas
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken stock or turkey stock
1/4 cup (50 mL) tomato, paste
2 egg
1/4 cup (50 mL) all purpose flour
1 cup (250 mL) herbed dry breadcrumbs
Cooking The rice_balls
6 cup (1.5 L) vegetable oil, for deep-frying
Preparation:
Rice: In large saucepan, bring water and saffron to boil. Add rice; reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes or until tender but firm. Add cheese and butter. Let cool completely. Stir in egg; set aside.
Meat Filling: Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, celery, garlic and hot pepper flakes for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add beef and cook, breaking up with spatula, for about 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir in parsley, peas, salt and pepper.
Whisk together stock and tomato paste; stir into meat mixture and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes or until no liquid remains. Let cool completely.
In shallow dish, whisk eggs; set aside.
Divide rice mixture into 8 balls. With fingers make indentation in each ball; fill with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of the meat mixture. Seal indentation. Roll balls in flour; then in egg; then in bread crumbs. Set aside on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. (Make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.)
Cooking The Rice Balls: In large deep saucepan or deep fryer, heat oil over medium heat to 375°F (190°C). Fry balls, in batches, for about 3 minutes or until golden and crispy. Drain onto paper towel lined baking sheet.
Tags:
Appetizers-Snacks-Hors-d#39;oeuvre; Italian; Rice; Cheese/Other Dairy; Eggs; Vegetables; Meat-Beef; Deep Fry;
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