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Rice Balls
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 12
This is a great recipe, once you try it, it will always be a favorite. I don't deep fry often but this is worth it!! I some times add mozzarella cube in center and have a little tomato sauce on the side The size of the balls will determin # of servings
Ingredients:
2 italian sausages, cassings removed
1/2 lb ground beef
1 onion, small, chopped
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup romano cheese
3 cups cooked rice
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs
vegetable oil (for deep frying)
Directions:
1. Cook sausage meat, chop meat and onions
2. Drain grease.
3. Add peas and tomato paste.
4. Add cheese.
5. Mix with cooked rice.
6. Shape into balls ( I find bigger than a golf ball, smaller than a base ball is about right ).
7. Dip in egg.
8. Roll in bread crumbs.
9. Deep fry till brown 2-3 at a time.( 2 minutes ).
10. drain on paper towel.
By RecipeOfHealth.com