Rice Croquette (Vegetarian). Would you like any vegetables in the recipe? Rice Croquette (Vegetarian) The outside of the croquette is crunchy and the inside is cheesy and smooth! It is delicious, easy and a great dish for potluck party!
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Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
You can have Rice Croquette (Vegetarian) using 11 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Rice Croquette (Vegetarian)
- You need 3 cups of Steamed Rice.
- You need 3 Tbsp. of Flour (total).
- Prepare 1 Tbsp. of Butter or Margarine.
- Prepare 1 cup of Milk.
- Prepare 1 cup of Shredded Cheese (any kind).
- Prepare 2 of eggs.
- It's 1/2 cup of Bread Crumbs.
- You need of Vegetable Oil for frying.
- Prepare of Salt and Pepper.
- Prepare of Onion Powder, Garlic Powder (to taste).
- You need of Tomato Sauce (for final presentation to taste).
Take small handfuls of the mixture. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in broth and parsley; bring to a boil. Roll the croquettes into the breadcrumbs, tapping off the excess.
Rice Croquette (Vegetarian) instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 Tbsp. of butter or margarine. Add 1 Tbsp. of flour and stir until the butter and flour are well combined..
- Pour in 1 cup of milk, stirring constantly as it thickens. Season with some salt and pepper. Set aside..
- In a bowl, combine 3 cups of steamed rice, the white sauce and 1 cup of shredded cheese, and Mix well. Season to taste with some onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper..
- Form the rice mixture into a golf ball-size. (If the mixture is too soft to form, cool it down in the refrigerator.).
- First flour the ball in 2 Tbsp. of flour. Then dip it in 2 whisked eggs Then press it into ½ cup of bread crumbs. Tap off excess. Repeat with the remaining rice mixture..
- Pour about 3 inches of vegetable oil into a skillet and heat the oil over medium heat. (Drop a small solid bit of some bread crumbs into the oil to check that the oil is hot enough. If the bread crumbs float with bubbles, the oil is ready.).
- Add the balls to the oil 3 or 4 pieces at a time. Fry for 1 minute on each side. Repeat with the remaining rice ball..
- Drain on a metal rack. (This makes the croquette texture crunchy.).
Dip the croquettes in the second bowl wet mixture to coat, then roll again in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to help the crumbs stick. Shape the rice mixture into patties and coat with bread crumbs. Oil should be hot, but not smoking. Fry the croquettes over medium-high heat until nice and golden brown on both sides. The croquettes should be nicely browned.