MEXICAN RICE BALLS

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Provided by Catherine McCord

Categories     Cheese     Rice     Side     Kid-Friendly     Weelicious     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 22 rice balls

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup short grain rice
2 1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder*
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cheddar cheese cubes (I use 4 cheese sticks cut into 6 pieces each)

Steps:

  • In a pot, combine all of the ingredients except the cheese, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 45 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed the water and is cooked through. Leave pot covered and allow it to sit on the stove, off of the heat, for about 10 minutes.
  • When rice is cool enough to handle, take about 2 tablespoons of it with moist hands (to avoid sticking), place a cheese cube in the center, and roll into a ball. Continue with remaining rice and cheese.
  • Place rice balls in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to melt the cheese. Alternatively, place the rice balls in a steamer pot over boiling water for 1-2 minutes.

Zawia Karya
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These rice balls were perfect for a party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Tanveer Bajwa
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I made these rice balls for my kids and they loved them! They said they were the best rice balls they had ever had.


Thomas Gledhill
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These rice balls were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I will use less oil next time.


Flutra GjikokajShala
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I followed the recipe but the rice balls didn't turn out as crispy as I expected. I think I will try frying them next time.


md sinan
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These rice balls were a bit bland. I think I will add more spices next time.


Daleysha Parrilla-Brau
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I made these rice balls for my friends and they loved them! They said they were the best rice balls they had ever had.


Sayed Zohaib
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These rice balls were easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Dukh Sukh
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I made these rice balls for my family and they were a big hit! The rice was cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


Ayobami Mizmercy
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These rice balls were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I will use less chili powder next time.


David Anderson
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These rice balls were perfect for a party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Khaled Miah
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I made these rice balls for my kids and they loved them! They said they were the best rice balls they had ever had.


Uzair Writes
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These rice balls were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I will use less oil next time.


Ariana Peluda
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I followed the recipe but the rice balls didn't turn out as crispy as I expected. I think I will try frying them next time.


Claire Haswell
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These rice balls were a bit bland. I think I will add more spices next time.


patel Museka
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I made these rice balls for my friends and they loved them! They said they were the best rice balls they had ever had.


Craig Watson
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These rice balls were easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Breann Bucknor
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I followed the recipe exactly and the rice balls turned out great! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.


Niomi Flannery
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These rice balls were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Wajid Baloch
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I made these rice balls for my family and they were a big success! The rice was cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful.


AB IR
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These Mexican rice balls were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them.