Directions:
- In a bowl whisk together the eggs, Parmesan cheese, basil or parsley (I prefer basil), pepper, and salt; cover and refrigerate.
- Pour the chicken broth (or water and a 1/2 teaspoon of salt) into a large saucepan and bring to a boil; stir in the rice, cover and reduce the heat to low.
- Cook the rice until liquid is almost absorbed, about 15 to 17 minutes.
- Remove from heat and gradually pour in egg mixture, continually stirring rapidly to coat the surface of the rice and prevent the egg from scrambling; allow rice mixture to cool in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Pour bread crumbs into a shallow dish.
- Dampen your hands with water and create 1-inch balls from the rice mixture, then coat each one with bread crumbs.
- In a small, deep skillet, heat enough oil to cover the rice balls to an adequate frying temperature (350 degrees F) so that a piece of rice from the mixture actively sizzles when dropped in; alternately, a deep fryer may be used.
- Fry the rice balls 4 to 6 at a time, turning as needed to ensure even browning.
- Drain on paper towels, then serve warm as is or with a bit of marinara sauce.
- Another nice touch you can use with these is to put a small cube of mozzarella cheese in the middle of each rice ball!
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 1417.76 Kcal (5936 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 1088.22 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 120.91g | 186% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 105.63mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 472.32mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 258.45mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 63.33g | 21% | |
| Sugars | 3.72g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.52g | 10% | |
| Protein | 22.74g | 45% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.5mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 311.5mg | 31% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 329.68 Kcal (1380 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 253.05 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 28.12g | 186% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 24.56mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 109.83mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 60.1mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 14.73g | 21% | |
| Sugars | 0.86g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.59g | 10% | |
| Protein | 5.29g | 45% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 72.4mg | 31% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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