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Celestino's Rice Balls

A home-style Celestino's Rice Balls made with Arborio Rice, Chicken Broth, Parmesan Cheese Grate, Ground Veal Or Beef, and Butter. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 5 oz
• 2 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 2 oz
• 1 1/2 tsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In pot cook rice in chicken broth to cover, adding more broth as it is absorbed, until all chicken broth is used and rice is tender.

2. 2

   Let rice stand 10 minutes to absorb excess moisture.

3. 3

   Add egg yolks and Parmesan cheese.

4. 4

   Season to taste with salt.

5. 5

   Mix well.

6. 6

   Set aside to cool.

7. 7

   In skillet saute shallots with veal in butter until veal is crumbly and browned.

8. 8

   Add wine and simmer until wine is absorbed.

9. 9

   Add nutmeg, peas and tomato sauce.

10. 10

    Season to taste with salt and pepper, if needed.

11. 11

    Simmer few minutes until liquid is absorbed.

12. 12

    Set aside.

13. 13

    Combine mozzarella cheese and egg in small bowl.

14. 14

    Roll 2 tb cooked rice into ball.

15. 15

    Make cavity in ball and insert scant tb veal mixture, then small amount of mozzarella cheese and egg mixture.

16. 16

    Cover with another tb rice and seal cavity to make ball or pyramid shape.

17. 17

    Dip rice ball in egg and roll in bread crumbs.

18. 18

    Heat 1 1/2 ″ olive oil in skillet to 400~.

19. 19

    Add rice balls, few at time, to avoid overcrowding pan.

20. 20

    Fry until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes, turning often to brown evenly.