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Cheesy Rice Ball

Sujata Roy
Cheesy rice balls. A delicious cheese stuffed rice balls with Italian herbs made with leftover rice. Its a kids friendly dish but adults will also love the taste of these balls.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Servings 7 Balls

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 Plate  Large
  • 1 Grater 
  • 1 Wok or Pan
  • 1 Slotted spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cup Cooked rice Tightly packed
  • 1 tsp Salt 
  • 1&1/2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Oregano 
  • 2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Chilli flakes Optional 
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper powder
  • 1 tbsp  Rice flour
  • 2 tbsp  Cornflour 
  • Processed cheese cubes as required

Instructions
 

  • Mash the cooked rice well. Add salt, lemon juice, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper powder, rice flour, cornflour and Chilli flakes if using. You can add 1 teaspoon garlic powder if you want.
  • Mix everything well. Cooked rice becomes like a dough. You can use finely chopped 1 onion instead of onion powder. See notes for more options. 
  • Add 1 grated processed cheese cube and mix everything well with your hand. Taste and adjust the seasoning.  Make equal size balls. I made 7 balls with this dough. 
  • Flatten the balls with your palm. Cut the cheese cube into 6 equal pieces. Place a piece of cheese cube in the middle. Gather the edges and make a ball again. Make all the cheese stuffed balls.  I made 7 balls with this dough.
  • Heat sufficient oil in a pan or wok. Fry the balls on medium heat till golden brown from all the sides. Don’t over crowd. Fry 3-4 balls at a time. 
  • When balls becomes golden brown take out the balls with a slotted spoon and place on a plate.  Serve immediately as a teatime snack or starter. 

Notes

1. Use more garlic powder if you like garlicky taste. 
2. Use chilli flakes and black pepper powder according to your taste. Skip if making for kids. 
3. Cheese stuffing is completely optional. I sometimes make it without cheese stuffing. These rice balls will be taste great in both ways. 
4. Breadcrumbs can be used instead of rice flour and cornflour.
5. You can also use grated cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese instead of cheese cubes.
6. Indian spices can be used instead of Italian herbs. You can use cumin powder, garam masala powder, amchur and chaat masala instead of oregano. You can also use finely chopped onion and green chilli if you want. 
Keyword Cheese stuffed balls, Cheesy rice ball recipe, Crispy crunchy snack recipe, Fried snack, Gluten free recipe, Kids friendly recipe, Leftover rice recipe, Rice ball recipe, Snack recipe, Starter recipe