Sicilian Rice Balls

== Ingredients ==
* 16 oz sticky rice
* 2 eggs
* 1 tsp oregano
* 1 tsp ground fennel
* 1 tsp pepper
* 1 tsp basil
* 1 tsp salt
* 1 lb lean ground Beef
* ½ cup Parmesan cheese
* 2 cups virgin olive oil
== Directions ==
# cook the rice until very soft and sticky, follow box directions let cool.
# Mix spices and cheese into the ground beef.
# Mix one egg with ground beef
# roll into small meatballs (golf ball sized)
# cook in olive oil until well done.
# After rice has cooled to room temperature, add one egg and mix well.
# add salt and pepper to taste.
# By hand, form rice into a half ball, insert the small golf ball sized meat balls into half balls of rice
# Continue to form the other half of the rice ball until a complete rice ball about the size of a tennis ball is formed.
# With the meat inside place rice ball into a hot skillet with about one inch of olive oil.
# Cook until golden brown, turning constantly.
May be served with any side dish or veggie.
Category:Healthy Main Dishes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Beef Recipes