Cheese and Olive Cigarillos With Citrus Mayo Recipe

Name: Cheese and Olive Cigarillos With Citrus Mayo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 25 ml olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 200 g rice, cooked; 10 g parmesan cheese; 10 g mozzarella cheese; 8 -10 olives; 8 -10 chives; 200 g breadcrumbs; salt; 50 g cornflour; 50 g refined flour; 250 ml water; 12 orange, rind of; 12 orange, segments of; 12 orange, juice of; 50 ml mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon chopped parsley

Servings: persons

25 ml olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
200 g rice, cooked
10 g parmesan cheese
10 g mozzarella cheese
8 -10 olives
8 -10 chives
200 g breadcrumbs
salt
50 g cornflour
50 g refined flour
250 ml water
12 orange, rind of
12 orange, segments of
12 orange, juice of
50 ml mayonnaise
1 teaspoon chopped parsley

1
Heat oil in a pan.
2
Add onion, garlic and celery.
3
Stir-fry till the onions are transparent.
4
Fold in the cooked rice.
5
Season it and allow it to cool.
6
Fold in both the grated cheese, chopped olives and chives.
7
Shape this mixture like thin cigars.
8
Knead together the cornflour and refined flour adding water as is required to prepare the batter.
9
Dip the cigar shapes in the batter.
10
Coat with breadcrumbs.
11
Heat oil in a wok and deep fry these until golden brown.
12
To prepare the dip, simply fold in all the ingredients in a bowl and serve alongside the dish.
13
Enjoy!

1136

kcal

Calories

Fat

222

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 25 ml olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 stalk celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cheese and Olive Cigarillos With Citrus Mayo falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheese and Olive Cigarillos With Citrus Mayo

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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