Description
Fried rice balls are a delightful fusion of crispy exterior and savory filling that delivers a burst of flavors in every bite. Perfectly snackable and versatile, these golden treats can elevate any gathering, from casual movie nights to festive parties. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll have a crowd-pleaser ready in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked day-old rice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup assorted fillings (e.g., cooked vegetables or meats)
Instructions
- 1. Prep your ingredients: Chop your favorite fillings into small pieces.
- 2. Mix everything together: In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, eggs, cheese, and fillings. Stir until well blended.
- 3. Shape your balls: Form golf ball-sized spheres from the mixture, ensuring they are compact.
- 4. Coat with breadcrumbs: Roll each ball in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- 5. Fry until golden brown: Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat and fry the rice balls for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fried rice ball (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg