Rice Croquettes
Crispy rice croquettes with savory Parmesan, fresh parsley, and aromatic basil, fried to golden perfection—an irresistible appetizer or snack suited for gatherings and casual meals.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped onion ⓘ
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons sweet butter ⓘ
- 1 cup medium grain rice ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley ⓘ
- 2 and 1/2 cups chicken broth ⓘ
- 1 egg ⓘ
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ⓘ
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs ⓘ
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil ⓘ
Instructions
- Soften the chopped onion in the sweet butter over medium heat.
- Add the medium grain rice and sauté until glazed.
- Stir in chopped parsley and chicken broth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the egg, Parmesan cheese, dried basil leaves, and black pepper. The mixture should be very moist.
- Shape the mixture into 12 to 16 croquettes, depending on desired size.
- Roll each croquette in dry bread crumbs to coat evenly.
- Fry the croquettes in 1/4 to 1/2 inch of olive oil until golden and crisp.
- Drain on paper towels and garnish with parsley when serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
836
kcal
42% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).