Ingredients
Scale
2 cups white rice, cooked
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
250g frozen spinach
1 1/2 cups grated cheese
2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
1/2 cup plain flour
1/2 cup vegetable oil
To coat:
Eggs
Plain flour
Panko crumbs or regular breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to packet instructions, or using a rice cooker.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add spinach: Stir in the frozen spinach and cook until thawed and combined.
- Combine the mix: In a large bowl, add the cooked rice, onion and spinach mixture, sweet chilli sauce, cheese, and flour. Mix well. Scoop ¼ cup portions and roll into balls. Place on a plate and refrigerate to help them hold their shape.
- Coat the rice balls: Roll each ball in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally coat with panko or breadcrumbs.
- Fry until golden: Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Shallow fry the rice balls, turning gently, until golden on all sides. Serve with sweet chilli sauce.