Veggie Rice Balls
Transform your leftover rice into a savory masterpiece with these crispy and flavor-packed Veggie Rice Balls! This easy recipe combines cooked rice with vibrant grated carrots, zucchini, and aromatic garlic, all seasoned to perfection with soy sauce and a hint of pepper. Bound together with breadcrumbs and fried to golden-brown perfection, these bite-sized treats are delightfully crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. Ideal as an appetizer, snack, or even a light meal, they pair beautifully with dipping sauces like soy sauce, sweet chili, or a creamy yogurt dip. Ready in just 35 minutes, these veggie rice balls are a crowd-pleasing, vegetarian-friendly option that's perfect for busy weeknights or party platters.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked rice
- 1 medium, grated Carrot
- 1 small, grated Zucchini
- 2 stalks, finely chopped Green onions
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, grated carrot, grated zucchini, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, ground black pepper, and salt.
Mix thoroughly to evenly incorporate the vegetables and seasonings into the rice.
Gradually add the breadcrumbs into the mixture, stirring until the mixture holds together when pressed. Adjust the amount of breadcrumbs if needed.
With clean hands, shape the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball. Set them aside on a plate or tray.
In a small bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with water to create a smooth and slightly thick batter.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Dip each rice ball into the flour batter to coat, then gently place it in the hot skillet.
Cook the rice balls for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Remove the cooked rice balls from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serve the veggie rice balls warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, or a creamy yogurt dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1629 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.1 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5498 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 260.9 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.3 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 903 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
