Rice Croquettes

Name: Rice Croquettes
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups MAHATMA Extra Long Grain Enriched White Rice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups Japanese breadcrumbs (panko), divided; 3 large eggs; 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; Vegetable oil

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups MAHATMA Extra Long Grain Enriched White Rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups Japanese breadcrumbs (panko), divided
3 large eggs
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Vegetable oil

Directions

1

Bring 2 2/3 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat; add rice and salt. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Let cool 10 minutes.
2

Stir together rice, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, and next 5 ingredients.
3

Shape rice mixture into 18 (1/4-cup) balls. Dredge in remaining 1 cup breadcrumbs.
4

Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven. Heat oil to 350° over medium-high heat. Fry rice balls, in batches, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain.