Recipe Rice Ball with Cheese & Pepperoni

Recipe: Rice Ball with Cheese & Pepperoni

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of cooked rice
• 4 eggs
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Parsley to taste
• 150 grams of grated mozzarella
• 1 slice of grated calabrese
• 3 heaping tablespoons of whole wheat flour
• 1/2 tablespoon of baking powder
• Breadcrumbs for breading

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine cooked rice, salt, black pepper, 2 eggs, and chopped parsley. Stir for one minute.
2. Add grated mozzarella, grated pepperoni, wheat flour, and yeast. Mix with your hands until a firmer dough is formed.
3. Take a tablespoon of the dough and shape small balls.
   • If desired, open the dough in your hands and add mozzarella cubes as stuffing.
   • Alternatively, make small balls, roll them in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
4. Fry in hot oil until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.