How to make bolinhos de arroz

From Brazil

52
STEPS
INGREDIENTS

1 mix water with rice & bring to a very low boil.cook until water is absorbed

In a large bowl,mix the rice with the milk,egg,onion,green onion,parsley,baking powder,flour,& 1 teaspoon salt.add more flour if necessary

In a large bowl,mix the rice with the milk,egg,onion,green onion,parsley,baking powder,flour,& 1 teaspoon salt.add more flour if necessary

The mixture should be stiff enough to shape into balls

The mixture should be stiff enough to shape into balls

Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy pot to 360 degrees

Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy pot to 360 degrees

With floured hands,shaped the rice mixture into small walnut-sized balls,adding more flour if necessary so that the balls hold their shape.

Fry the balls for 3-4 minutes,until golden brown.drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle with salt & serve warm

Sprinkle with salt & serve warm

  • 2.0c Rice
  • 1.0c Water
  • 3.0Tbsp Milk or cream
  • 1.0 Egg
  • 1/4c Finely chopped onion
  • 1.0 Scallion finely chopped
  • 2.0Tbsp Finely chopped parsley
  • 1.0tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2c Flour
  • 1.0tsp Salt
  • Vegetable oil for frying