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                             Rice Croquettes

Recipe By     : Taste of Home
Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Rice

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  c             Onion -- chopped
   2      tb            Butter
   1      c             Long grain rice
   2-1/4  c             Chicken broth
   2      tb            Fresh parsley -- chop
   1                    Egg -- lightly beaten
     1/2  c             Parmesan -- grated
   1      ts            Dried basil
     1/4  ts            Pepper
     1/2  c             Dry bread crumbs
                        Cooking oil
                        Fresh parsley (optional)

  In large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add rice;
  saute 3 minutes. Stir in broth and parsley; bring to a boil. Reduce
  heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes. Stir in
  egg, cheese, basil, and pepper. Moisten hands with water and shape
  1/4 cup into logs. Roll in crumbs. In an electric skillet, heat
  1/4" oil to 365 F. Fry croquettes, a few at a time, for 3 to
  4 minutes or until crisp and golden, turning often. Drain on paper
  towels. Garnish with parsley if desired.

  Posted by: Waldine Van Geffen (VGHC42A)


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