Sure, here’s a simple recipe for baked rice balls:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably short-grain)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, chopped onion, minced garlic, beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until well combined. The mixture should be sticky enough to form into balls.
- Take a small handful of the rice mixture and shape it into a ball about the size of a golf ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture, placing the rice balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Once all the rice balls are formed, lightly brush each one with olive oil. This will help them brown and crisp up in the oven.
- Bake the rice balls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Once baked, remove the rice balls from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed on their own or with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Enjoy your delicious baked rice balls!
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other ingredients like diced vegetables, cooked meat, or different herbs and spices according to your taste preferences.
