Cheesy Rice Balls Using Leftover Rice

These Rice Balls (Arancini) are also flavourful with a crispy exterior and soft and cheesy centre.  These crispy balls are such a satisfying treat and best served warm when they are creamy and cheesy in the centre. 

INGREDIENTS 

1. Leftover rice - 2 cups 
2. Finely chopped onions - 1 small size 
3. Finely chopped bell pepper -2 tbsp 
4. Minced garlic - 1 clove
5. Chopped coriander - 2 tbsp 
6. Salt - 1/2 tsp
7. Black pepper - 1/2 tsp 
8. Chili flakes - 1/2 tsp 
9. Breadcrumbs - 1/2 cup 
10. Shredded mozzarella cheese - 1 cup 
11. Egg - 1 large size 
12. All purpose flour - 1/2 cup 
13. Breadcrumbs - 1/2 cup
14. Egg - 1 small size 
15. Vegetable oil - to fry 

INSTRUCTIONS 

• In a bowl add leftover rice, onions, bell pepper, garlic, coriander, salt , black pepper, Chilli flakes, breadcrumbs, mozzarella cheese and egg.

• Mix everything together. 

• Then wet your hand with water before making balls. (Repeat before making each balls)

• Take a spoon full of mixture then make balls.

• Set aside. 

• Dust the 1st in all purpose flour 
• 2nd in egg 
• Then 3rd in breadcrumbs .

• Refrigerate the prepared balls for 15 minutes. 

• Keep a frying in medium flame and add vegetable oil. 
• Then fry the balls until golden brown. 

• Serve with ketchup. 

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