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Ingredients
Deep-Fried Cheesy Stuffed Rice Balls
- Ingredients
- salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 350 grams short grain rice
- 1 sm can Saffron (0.1 g)
- 50 grams grated Parmesan
- 2 Tbsps butter
- 3 eggs
- freshly ground peppers
- 250 grams Mozzarella
- 3 Tbsps Pastry flour
- 80 grams breadcrumbs
- vegetable oil (for frying)
Bring 600 ml of salted water to a boil (approximately 2 1/2 cups) along with the bay leaf. Pour in the rice and allow to cook over a low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
Dissolve the saffron in 2 tablespoons of warm water and mix, along with the Parmesan, into the rice. Allow to cool slightly and then stir in the butter and 1 egg.
Whisk together the remaining egg in a large dish and season with salt and pepper. Cut the mozzarella into small cubes.
Form walnut-sized balls from the cooled rice and make a well in the center with your finger. Fill with cheese cubes and re-form into a ball. Turn the balls onto the flour, before covering with the egg and rolling in the breadcrumbs.
Fry for 3-4 minutes in hot oil, until golden brown. Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
| Calorie | 733 cal. | (35 %) | ||
| Protein | 26 g | (27 %) | ||
| Fat | 29 g | (25 %) | ||
| Carbohydrates | 90 g | (60 %) | ||
| Sugar added | 0 g | (0 %) | ||
| Roughage | 3.3 g | (11 %) |