SUN-DRIED TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL RICE BALLS
This is a flavourful alternative to plain rice and makes a meal much more interesting. Serves 2 as a main or 4 as a side dish.
Provided by Shuzbud
Categories Rice
Time 55m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pour the stock into a large saucepan. Bring to the boil. Add the rice, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the rice is cooked through and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Meanwhile, finely chop the basil leaves. Finely dice the yellow pepper. Peel and finely dice the onion. Set aside, keeping the basil separate from the onion and pepper.
- When the rice is done, uncover it and put the whole pan in a sink of cold water to cool the rice.
- While the rice cools, put the olive oil and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Then add the yellow pepper and garlic. Cook around 5 minutes, until soft.
- Add the passata to the skillet with the onion and pepper. Turn the heat to low. Give the passata mixture a chance to simmer and thicken slightly.
- While it simmers, make the rice balls- add the cheese, egg yolk, flour, tomato paste, basil leaves and sundried tomatoes to the cooled rice. Stir it together well.
- Shape the rice mixture into about 16 balls and place them on top of the sauce. Allow to simmer for 20 minutes, until the rice balls are cooked through.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with parmesan cheese if desired.
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Yubraj Shrestha
[email protected]These rice balls were delicious! I especially liked the crispy coating.
Gohar Jani
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the rice balls turned out perfect. They were crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.
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[email protected]I love how easy these rice balls are to make. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Hailey Bedea
[email protected]These rice balls were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more salt and pepper next time.
Rohol Fokir
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of sun-dried tomatoes, but I still enjoyed these rice balls. The mozzarella and basil were a great combination.
Maria Lynch
[email protected]These rice balls were delicious! I especially liked the sun-dried tomato and basil flavors.
Bisesh Limbu
[email protected]I love the idea of these rice balls, but I think I'll use a different cheese next time. The mozzarella was a little too gooey for my taste.
Francis K. Ngigi
[email protected]These rice balls were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them.
Xolisani Majiza
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my rice balls turned out mushy. I think I might have added too much water.
op Prince Gmaing
[email protected]These rice balls were a great way to use up leftover rice. They were also a fun and easy snack to make.
Mk Kaliisa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the rice balls turned out perfect. They were crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.
Shahin Gazi
[email protected]These rice balls were delicious! I especially liked the crispy coating.
LovelyxMich
[email protected]The flavor of these rice balls was a bit bland. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time.
Trinity Lind
[email protected]These rice balls were a little too dry for my taste. I think I'll add more sauce next time.
Brooklynn Gaming
[email protected]I love how easy these rice balls are to make. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Sarah Addo
[email protected]These are the best rice balls I've ever had! The sun-dried tomatoes and mozzarella are a perfect match.
Martha Gard
[email protected]I've made these rice balls several times now and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Nishat Ahmed Nisho
[email protected]These rice balls were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.