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Cheesy Rice Balls

May 29, 2014 by Holly 21 Comments

Cheesy Rice BallsIt seems like I always have a ton of leftover rice. Duh!

So here I am throwing a simple yet very tasty snack, appetizer, or finger food that you can make easily with leftover rice. You have to use short grain rice, though. You will need the stickiness from the short grain.

tutorial-2Here is my leftover rice cooked with some quinoa seeds. (I like to add quinoa when I cook my rice. Quinoa doesn’t have much flavor so they don’t alter the flavor of rice too much, and I love the texture they add)

 

tutorialThis is a great time to use any leftover vegetables that you might have in your fridge.  I used green onion and a little red chili (finely minced). I saute them in a tiny bit of oil just to wilt)

 

tutorial-4

Mix rice with vegetables and cheese. I used Italian cheese mix, but any melt-able cheese will work.

UPDATE: I forgot to mention to add some Parmesan cheese in the mixture.

 

tutorial-6Rolled them into golf ball size.

 

tutorial-8Coat with flour and egg…

 

tutorial-7..then roll them in Panko breadcrumbs.

 

tutorial-9Fry them in oil until golden brown.

One trick I use when I do deep-frying is that I tilt0ver the pan to the side to make a deep pocket of oil. That way you don’t need to waste too much oil for deep frying. Yes, you can call me “the wise one!”  🙂

 

Cheesy Rice BallsIf I used mozzarella cheese, the rice balls would have that oo0y-goooy melted cheese stretching out. But Italian cheese mix offers a very good taste.

Bite into one. You will love the way it is or serve with warm marinara sauce. That would be divine!

Hope you enjoy these rice balls!

 

It is the summer season again. For me having a gypsy-like life but without the tent to carry along, I am leaving again to look for another adventure in a country I’ve never been to.

In other words, I am moving again. Where? I will let you know when I arrive. Hopefully everything will arrive safely in one piece.

I was told that 1/2 of my belongings are in a random warehouse in Belgium, and the other 1/2 is in US. And my destination this time is not close to neither of the location. I just hope that all my possession comes in one piece without the missing pieces. When I moved to Malaysia last time, my sofa arrived safely but without the cushions, and nobody knew when/where they lost the cushions. Maybe they are still floating somewhere in the pacific ocean? Who knows? Ahhhh, the joy of moving!

Until I see you again in whole, have a great summer, my dears. I will keep up the postings with travel, but recipe posting might take some time.

 

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Cheesy Rice Balls

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Cheesy Rice Balls

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Serving Size: about 2-4

Cheesy Rice Balls

Ingredients

  • 2 cups leftover short grain rice
  • 1-1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or Italian cheese mix
  • 1/4 cups ground Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 3 green onion finely chopped
  • 1 red chili, seeded and finely minced
  • salt and pepper to season
  • some flour for coating
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 3/4 cup oil for frying

Directions

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute green onion and red chili for 30-60 seconds to wilt seasoning with salt.
  2. In a mixing bowl combine rice, green onion and chili mixture, cheese. Mix well and from into small balls.
  3. Roll the rice balls in flour, egg and breadcrumbs. Heat oil in s small pan over medium heat until hot. Deep fry the rice balls until the crust gets golden brown. Adjust the heat so the rice balls don't get brown too quickly. Serve hot as is or with marinara sauce.
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Comments

  1. 1

    Liz says

    May 29, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    Have a safe move, and I look forward to hearing more of your recipes! I made both your mak kimchi and your spicy bean sprout salad recipes this past weekend, the kimchee for the 3rd or 4th time - love how easy it is! My whole family loved the bean sprouts, so I will be making them again this week. Nom nom!
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    John@Kitchen Riffs says

    May 29, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    I often fry in a wok so I don't have to use too much oil. These look great! Love the idea of the added quinoa in your rice. Good stuff -- thanks.
    Reply
  3. 3

    Kalliope says

    May 30, 2014 at 12:16 am

    Οι μπαλίτσες μας προκαλούν να τις δοκιμάσουμε! Καλό ξεκίνημα στο νέο σας προορισμό !
    Reply
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    Jeanne says

    May 30, 2014 at 1:35 am

    Another brilliant recipe! I love the colourful mix, including quinoa :-) Wishing you a smooth move and transition to another country, Holly. I too know the joys (:-) ) of gypsy living.
    Reply
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    leaf (the indolent cook) says

    May 30, 2014 at 4:23 am

    Oh, these cheesy rice balls look tasty indeed! I look forward to hearing more about your upcoming destination.
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    Mariella says

    May 30, 2014 at 10:58 am

    Have a safe and nice travel and I hope you and your family the best! :D (hope you move to Peru :D)
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    Lynna says

    June 2, 2014 at 2:17 am

    Have a safe trip!! Moving is definitely a pain with all the packing, unpacking, and reorganizing of everything. Blah! These rice balls are such a cool idea! I`m a huge panko crumb person!
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      Holly says

      June 2, 2014 at 3:27 pm

      Thanks Lynna. Moving is indeed hectic and stressful but at the end, I can relax and enjoy the new adventures!
      Reply
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    Mary Frances says

    June 2, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    I really like how the quinoa and veggies contrast with the white rice.
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    Yulia says

    June 3, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    in Indonesia when we have leftover rice, fried rice or Nasi Goreng is the easiest solution. Thank you Holly for another idea :)
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    Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    These little rice balls are like work of art - so delicate and beautifully coated in breadcrumbs! I would love to have a couple of these right now!
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    Kayla Cook says

    June 12, 2014 at 10:16 pm

    Holly- thank you so very much for this amazing recipe! I made these tonight for my family and we all loved them! My kids couldn't get enough. I ended up preparing another pot of rice for tomorrow! Thanks!!
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    • 13

      Holly says

      June 14, 2014 at 10:07 pm

      Hi Kayla How wonderful to know that your family liked it! My kids liked them a lot, too. Hope you don't get sick of them by making two days in a row. :)
      Reply
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    Lyndsey says

    June 26, 2014 at 7:28 am

    I like this recipe and will try it soon. I always enjoy it here, even though it's been a long time. I am glad you are still around. My life had an unexpected turn. Good luck on your move.
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      Holly says

      June 27, 2014 at 8:03 pm

      Great to hear from you, Lyndsey. I hope everything is turning out great for you.
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    Joseph Chaiwhan Kim says

    June 26, 2014 at 9:35 am

    I love the creativity of these cheesy rice balls! The kids will love these this summer. Great for road trips and the beach. Thanks!
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    TheAromas says

    July 3, 2014 at 7:35 am

    I've tried your peri peri chicken recipe and and it was spot on, can't wait to try this one.
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    butterfingers says

    July 27, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    Adding quinoa when you cook rice, that's a good idea! I'll try it next time I cook rice.
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    Vilma says

    January 13, 2015 at 9:31 am

    I made this tonight for a family dinner and everyone liked it. I used brown rice instead of white rice and it worked just right. Thanks heaps for the recipe. Will definitely cook this again.
    Reply
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    rf says

    January 27, 2018 at 3:38 pm

    Very easy to make and tasty. I just wish my kitchen wouldn't look like a battlefield every time I fry stuff.
    Reply

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