Italian Rice Croquettes

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup risotto rice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1/4-1/3 cup olive oil

Recipe

• 1 soften onion in the heated butter. add rice. sauté until glazed. stir in parsley and broth. bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes. stir in eggs, cheese, basil and black pepper. mixture will be very moist.
• 2 shape into 12 - 16 croquettes, depending on desired size, and roll in bread crumbs. fry in 1/4 - 1/2 cup olive oil until golden and crisp. drain. garnish with parsley.
• 3 note: i use a deep fryer and canola oil. personal preference.