In the culinary world, a delectable dish that combines the goodness of brown rice, quinoa, and cheese awaits your discovery: Jans Brown Rice and Quinoa Cheesy Rice Balls. These bite-sized delights offer a unique blend of textures and flavors, making them a perfect appetizer, snack, or side dish. With a crispy exterior and a soft, cheesy center, they are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the best recipes for creating these delightful rice balls, exploring various cooking techniques and ingredient combinations to craft the perfect cheesy rice ball experience.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CHEESY RICE BALLS
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 16 rice balls
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fill a saucepan halfway with vegetable oil and heat until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 350 degrees F.
- Put some flour in a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper. Put the eggs and panko in separate shallow bowls.
- Form the rice into 1 1/2-inch balls. Push some of the cheese and ham into the center of each ball and press the rice around the filling. Dredge the rice balls in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess, then in the egg followed by the panko.
- Place a few of the balls in the hot oil and cook until golden brown all over, about 3 minutes. Repeat with the remaining rice balls. Drain slightly on paper towels and serve.
JAN'S BROWN RICE AND QUINOA CHEESY RICE BALLS
Fun twist on fried mozzarella sticks using rice. Makes a delicious appetizer or snack. Great way to use up leftover rice!
Provided by Uncle Ben's
Categories UNCLE BEN'S®
Time 25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions. Allow to cool until comfortable to handle.
- Stir in one egg, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Place flour in a small bowl. Beat 2 eggs in a second bowl. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl.
- Divide rice mixture into 24 equal portions about the size of a golf ball. Roll each portion into a ball. Roll rice ball in flour. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. (Mix will be sticky.)
- Dip each rice ball into the egg wash. Dredge in bread crumbs, and place rice balls back on baking sheet. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
- Give each rice ball another quick roll in your hands to tighten up and smooth out the surface.
- Heat oil to 375 degrees F in a large sauce pan.
- Cook rice balls in the hot oil in batches, about 4 per batch. Gently stir with spoon. Cook until rice balls are golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Drain on paper-towel-lined plate or baking sheet. Salt lightly.
- Serve hot with heated marinara sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 181.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
JAN'S BROWN RICE AND QUINOA CHEESY RICE BALLS
Fun twist on fried mozzarella sticks using rice. Makes a delicious appetizer or snack. Great way to use up leftover rice!
Provided by Uncle Ben's
Categories UNCLE BEN'S®
Time 25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions. Allow to cool until comfortable to handle.
- Stir in one egg, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Place flour in a small bowl. Beat 2 eggs in a second bowl. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl.
- Divide rice mixture into 24 equal portions about the size of a golf ball. Roll each portion into a ball. Roll rice ball in flour. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. (Mix will be sticky.)
- Dip each rice ball into the egg wash. Dredge in bread crumbs, and place rice balls back on baking sheet. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
- Give each rice ball another quick roll in your hands to tighten up and smooth out the surface.
- Heat oil to 375 degrees F in a large sauce pan.
- Cook rice balls in the hot oil in batches, about 4 per batch. Gently stir with spoon. Cook until rice balls are golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Drain on paper-towel-lined plate or baking sheet. Salt lightly.
- Serve hot with heated marinara sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 181.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
Tips:
- For the best results, use day-old cooked brown rice and quinoa. This will help the rice balls hold their shape better.
- If you don't have any cooked brown rice or quinoa, you can make your own by cooking 1 cup of uncooked rice or quinoa according to the package directions.
- Feel free to use any type of cheese that you like in this recipe. Cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan are all great options.
- If you want to make the rice balls even more flavorful, you can add some chopped herbs, spices, or vegetables to the mixture before frying them.
- Serve the rice balls with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or tzatziki sauce.
Conclusion:
These brown rice and quinoa cheesy rice balls are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick and easy meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a tasty and satisfying dish that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give these cheesy rice balls a try. You won't be disappointed!
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