Rice Balls Recipe

Name: Rice Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 c. short grain rice; 7 c. salted water; 1 stick oleo; 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 c. cooking oil; 1 1/2 lb. lean ground meat; 1 c. chopped celery; 3/4 c. chopped green onion; 5 c. seasoned bread crumbs; oil for frying; 2 Tbsp. chili powder; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1/2 c. water; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 3 whole eggs, beaten

Servings: persons

3 c. short grain rice
7 c. salted water
1 stick oleo
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. cooking oil
1 1/2 lb. lean ground meat
1 c. chopped celery
3/4 c. chopped green onion
5 c. seasoned bread crumbs
oil for frying
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 (6 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 c. water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
3 whole eggs, beaten

1
Add rice to salted water.
2
Bring to boil.
3
Simmer until rice is mushy.
4
Remove from heat, add oleo and cinnamon.
5
Cool.
6
Fry meat in 1/4 cup oil until loses redness.
7
Add onions, celery and garlic.
8
Cook slowly for 10 minutes.
9
Add chili powder, tomato sauce and water.
10
Simmer 1 hour; stir occasionally.
11
Remove from heat, add parsley, cheese, salt and pepper.
12
Set aside to cool. Roll into firm balls, using 1 tablespoon meat mixture.
13
Chill and dip into beaten egg.
14
Roll in seasoned bread crumbs.
15
Fry in hot deep oil until golden brown.

1129

kcal

Calories

Fat

177

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 c. short grain rice, 7 c. salted water, 1 stick oleo, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Rice Balls falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Rice Balls

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