Rice Croquettes Recipe







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Rice Croquettes

Name: Kelsey Popp
Base: Pearl Harbor, HI
Recipe: Rice Croquettes 1/2 C chopped onion 2 Tbsp butter/margerine 1 C uncooked long grain rice (I use minute white) 2-1/4 C chicken broth 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsely 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 C grated parmesan cheese 1 tsp dry basil 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1 small can of finely chopped chilis (optional) In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add rice; saute 3 min. Stir in broth and parsely; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 min. Cool for 30 min. Stir in egg, cheese, basil and pepper. Moisten hands with water and shape 1/4 cupfulls into logs. Roll in crumbs. In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil to 365 degrees. Fry croquettes, a few at a time, for 3-4 min or until crisp and golden, turning often. Drain on paper towels. Garnish with parsely if desired. YIELD: 16 croquettes