Ingredients
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2 lbs Long Grain Rice
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2 lbs Romano Cheesegrated. You can substitute Parmesan cheese.
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8 Egg Yolksreserve the whites
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1.5 sticks Butter
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1/2 lb Ground Beef
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Tomato Sauce
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Mozzarella Cheesecubed
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Bread Crumbs
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Canola Oilfor deep frying
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to taste Salt
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to taste Black Pepper
Directions
A New Year’s Eve Tradition!
This recipe makes a huge batch of 48 Rice Balls. You can half this recipe and still have a lot. These are very filling!
Steps
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1
Done
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Cook the rice in boiling water for 18 to 20 minutes. Place on a board and add the butter. Mix thoroughly and let cool. Add salt and pepper, cheese and egg yolks. |
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2
Done
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In a skillet sauté the beef until brown. Add tomato sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix and heat until hot. |
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3
Done
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Beat egg whites until frothy. |
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4
Done
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With moist hands, form the rice into a ball about 2 inches in diameter. Make a hole in the middle of each rice ball and place some of the filling and a piece of the cubed mozzarella inside. Press the rice over the filling to seal it completely. |
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5
Done
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Dip the rice ball into the egg white and then roll in the bread crumbs to coat. |
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6
Done
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Place a few at a time into hot oil (375 degrees) and deep fry until golden brown (3 to 5 minutes). Drain and serve. |
