Cheesy Rice Balls with Herbs from Ekin

For those who want to leave work and prepare something easy for iftar, the recipe of Cheesy Herbed Rice Balls is ideal. For those who say “Let’s try something different and delicious”, this recipe is perfect. Those who try this recipe made with Ekin rice, which brings Anatolia’s abundance to the tables, let’s discuss in the comments.

Capacity 4 Person
Cooking Time 30 Minute
Necessary
Materials for the Recipe
  • 200 g Ekin rice
  • 200 g cheddar cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1.5 cups breadcrumbs
  • Half bunch parsley
  • Half bunch dill
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • Half cup cream
How is it done?
  1. Take the rice in a pot and add enough water to cover it.
  2. Cook until it softens, then add salt.
  3. Finely chop the parsley and dill, then mix with turmeric and thyme into the cooked rice.
  4. Put it in the fridge and let it firm up.
  5. Cut the cheese into cubes.
  6. Take small pieces of rice, roll them, place a piece of cheese inside, and shape them into balls.
  7. Whisk the eggs in a small bowl.
  8. Dip the rice balls into the whisked eggs, then coat them with breadcrumbs.
  9. Fry in a little oil or bake at 180°C for 15 minutes.
  10. Heat the cream and tomato sauce together for the sauce.
  11. Serve with the rice balls.
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