Italian Rice Balls Recipe

Italian Rice balls Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb. rice
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 lb. grated parmesan cheese
• 3/4 lb. ground beef
• 1/4 lb. ground chicken
• 1 onion and 1 stalk of celery, chopped
• 1/4 tsp. sage
• 1 tsp. oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 beaten egg

Cooking Directions

1. Cook the chopped onion and celery with a tablespoon of oil in a pan and cook over a moderate fire. 
2. Add the meat, chicken, sage, oregano, salt and pepper and continue cooking, stirring constantly. 
3. Meanwhile boil the rice in salt water and when cooked add the grated parmesan cheese and the two eggs. 
4. When the rice is cold put a tablespoon of rice in your left hand, add a teaspoon of the meat mixture, and complete the ball with another spoonful of rice, forming a ball about the size of a small orange.
5.  When all the balls are formed roll them in flour, then dip them in the beaten egg, followed by the breadcrumbs, and fry them in boiling oil.
6. There should be enough oil to completely cover the "little oranges". As soon as they are golden remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to absorb the extra oil. 
7. Keep them warm in the oven until ready to serve.