Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup long grain rice, cooked
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
  • oil (for frying)

Method

  • In a medium bowl, mix rice, spinach, cheese, lemon juice, salt, pepper and 2 eggs.
  • Shape mixture into 1 inch balls.
  • In a pie plate, using a fork, beat 1 tbls water with remaining egg.
  • Dip rice balls in egg, then into bread crumbs to coat evenly.
  • In a 5 quart Dutch oven, heat 3/4 inch of oil over medium heat.
  • Fry rice balls a few at a time for 1 1/2 minutes or until golden brown, drain on paper towels and serve warm.