MEXICAN RICE BALLS - LEFTOVER RICE
This is a great recipe for leftover aborio rice. I used Recipe #77050. Do use your favorite cooked Mexican rice. This is Italian rice balls gone South! These are great to bring to parties just reheat in 425°F oven for 10 minutes!
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Rice
Time 40m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix chilled rice, eggs, and peas together.
- Roll into balls about the size of a tangerine and place one cube of cheese into the rice ball. Reform balls firmly to hold shape.
- Place flour, egg and breadcrumbs into 3 separate bowls.
- Dip each ball in flour, shaking off excess and reform if needed. Dip in egg, letting excess drip off, then dredge in bread crumbs, reforming and transfer to a sheet of wax paper. Repeat with remaining balls.
- Meanwhile heat 2 inches of oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot until thermometer registers 350-360 degrees F. Working in batches of 4-6 balls, lower rice balls into oil with a slotted spoon and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Transfer with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Return oil to 350-360°F between batches.
- Serve with a tomato sauce.
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Dunya Ghani
[email protected]These were the best Mexican rice balls I've ever had!
Rani Akter
[email protected]I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the recipe. The rice balls were still delicious.
Brie Morris
[email protected]These were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it.
Arbab Arif
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my rice balls fell apart.
IMRAN ADAM TV
[email protected]The rice balls were a little too greasy for my taste.
Kiara Bell
[email protected]These were a great way to use up some leftover rice. I'll definitely be making them again.
Judith Chauya
[email protected]I made these rice balls in my air fryer and they turned out perfectly.
Nadia
[email protected]These were a little too spicy for my kids, but I loved them.
Md Alip
[email protected]I've made these rice balls several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
R Akter
[email protected]These were the perfect appetizer for my Cinco de Mayo party.
Shanto Kumar
[email protected]The rice balls were a little bland for me. I think I would add more spices next time.
rehan mughal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but these rice balls were surprisingly good.
Shirley Wood
[email protected]Great recipe! The rice balls were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
MNaeem Lashari
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they tasted delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
Ibk Chioce
[email protected]The rice balls were a little dry for my taste. I think I would add more sauce next time.
Mr Raju
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses up leftover rice. It's a great way to avoid food waste.
James Owens
[email protected]These Mexican rice balls were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and had the perfect amount of flavor.