Ham and Cheese Fried Rice Balls

An easy (and cheesy) appetizer.

Serves 3
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cooking Time 20 minutes

1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup chopped ham
3/4 cup corn kernels
3 cups cooked white rice
salt and pepper, to taste
3/4 cup chilled all-purpose cream
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
2 to 3 cups Japanese breadcrumbs
oil, for deep-frying


 

1 Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Sauté ham and corn for 2 to 3 minutes.

2 Add white rice; mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.

3 Combine ham and cheese fried rice and 3/4 cup chilled all-purpose cream in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.

4 Form into 1 1/2-inch balls using an ice cream scooper. Dredge rice balls in all-purpose flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat in Japanese breadcrumbs.
Chill for 1 hour.

5 Heat oil in a pan to 350°F. Deep-fry rice balls in batches. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

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