[recipe*] Rice Croquettes

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Rice Croquettes

 

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 Tbs butter or margarine

1 cup uncooked rice

2 1/4 cups vegetable broth

2 Tbs chopped fresh parsley

1 egg lightly beaten

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp dried basil

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Cooking oil

Additional fresh parsley, optional

 

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add rice; saute for 3

minutes. Stir in broth and parsley; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and

simmer for 20 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes. Stir in egg, cheese, basil and

pepper. Moisten hands with water and shape 1/4 cupfuls into log or egg

shapes. 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 to 4 minutes or until crisp and

golden, turning often. Drain on paper towels. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Yield: 16 croquettes

 

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The soul is the same in all living creatures, although the body is different.

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