Sicilian Rice Balls

Ingredients

• 1 small jar pignoli (pine nuts)
• 2 c. rice
• 3/4 c. olive oil
• approximately 3/4 c. plain bread crumbs
• 1/4 c. salami, sliced and cut into small pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, cut fine
• 2 or 3 eggs (according to size)
• 1/2 c. grated Italian cheese
• 3 good-sized onions, sliced fine
• parsley, cut small
• white pepper and salt to taste