rice balls

Description

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups Jasmin or Basmati Rice (rinsed well) 5 cups of salted water 2, 15 oz cans of organic tomato sauce (containing only tomato and salt) i cup Parmiggiano Reggiano approx 8 oz fresh mozzarella 3 eggs beaten 3 cups of bread crumbs (plain) garlic powder Salt to taste if needed Vegetable or canola oil... enough to submerge the rice balls @ 450 degree temperature for approx 4 to 6 minutes or until dark golden brown and crispy Directions: Rinse rice thoughroughly in cool water and drain Add water to rice in a big pot and generously salt the water. Bing to a boil and then lower heat to low and cover. When all the water is absorbed, add the tomato sauce. Transfer mixture to a bowl and then add grated Pariggiano Reggiano. Taste mixture for salt. If needed, add salt to taste or more cheese. Take a scoop of mixture and with your hands firmly shape it in to a ballPush a mozzarella ball in the center of each rice ball and the roll it in egg mixture then in breadcrumb mixture to which you have added garlic powder heat oil. gently fry submerged for approx 4 to 6 min or until dark golden brown Tip: To reheat left over rice balls, warm in a preheated toaster oven or regular oven covered with foil @ 425 for approx 8 to 10 minutes