Crunchy deep-fried rice balls stuffed with vegetables and a hint of sauce. A great way to use those left-over rice and turn them into an exciting snack
Prep Time15mins
Cook Time20mins
Total Time35mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4people
Calories: 450kcal
Author: Hirra Pervaiz
Ingredients
For Rice
2CupsReem ka Steam Basmati RiceCooked
1CupChicken Stock
1/4tspBlack Peppercrushed
Vegetable Stuffing
1/2CupMixed Vegetableschopped
3Garlic clovesminced
3green chiliesfinely chopped
1/2TbspSoy Sauce
1/2TbspChili Sauce
1/2tspSaltor to taste
1/2tspBlack Peppercrushed
Mozzarella Cheese dicedas needed
1TbspVegetable Oil
Breading
Flour
2Eggsbeaten
Breadcrumbs
Oil for frying
Serve with
Chili Sauce
Instructions
Cook Reem ka Steam Rice according to package instructions.
In a large sauce pan bring Chicken Stock to a boil add rice and black pepper. Cook over a very low heat, stirring frequently until the stock has been absorbed. Rice will look overcooked but a perfect texture for rice balls. Keep aside to cool completely or refrigerate overnight.
In another sauce pan over medium heat add oil, green chilies and minced. Saute until light golden and fragrant. Add the vegetables and the seasonings and stir. Cook until the vegetables are soft. Taste check and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Prepare the breading station: In a deep plate beat the eggs and season with a little salt and pepper. In two other deep plates keep flour and bread crumbs.
To make the rice balls: Put some cooled rice in your hand keeping it cupped shaped (make sure you wet your hand a bit for easy handling) and flatten it. Place a tablespoon of filling and a pice of mozzarella in center along. Add a little more rice on the top and start closing it around filling into a ball shape.
Dust the rice balls with flour, then roll in the egg and then in breadcrumbs until completely coated.
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan and fry the rice balls until golden. Drain on kitchen paper.