Ricotta Mozzarella Parmesan Rice Croquettes Recipes

ITALIAN RICE CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Combine chicken giblets, 1 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a pressure cooker; cook for about 20 minutes.
• Drain giblets and let cool, about 10 minutes. Chop giblets in a food processor or by hand; set aside.
• Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Spread cooked rice onto a baking sheet to cool, about 5 minutes. Transfer rice to a large bowl.
• Mix in giblets, grated Parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, eggs, parsley, salt, and ground pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Remove rice and giblet mixture from refrigerator and form 2-inch, football shaped croquettes. Roll croquettes in bread crumbs and place on a baking sheet.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook breaded croquettes until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

CHEESE FILLED RICE CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Melt butter.
• Add onion and cook on medium heat until softened.
• Add rice and stir to coat with butter.
• Add 4 cups of stock and cook, stirring until the stock has almost absorbed.
• Continue to add broth gradually and cook, stirring until rice is tender but still firm and the liquied has formed a thick sauce.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir parmesan cheese and eggs into hot rice.
• Season with pepper.
• Spread rice onto a baking tray and allow to cool.
• Divide rice into 18 portions.
• Flatten one portion into the palm of your hand and place one cube of mozzarella in centre.
• Draw edges together to enclose cheese and form into a ball.
• Continue with remainder.
• Roll in breadcrumbs.
• Heat oil in saucepan and when hot add croquettes in batches and turn occasionally until golden brown- approx 4 minutes.
• Ensure the pot is not overcrowded.
• Serve hot with your favourite tomato sauce.

ITALIAN RICE CROQUETTES

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• NOTE: I use a deep fryer and canola oil. Personal preference.