The cheesy pumpkin rice balls are a tasty and versatile dish, perfect to serve as an appetizer or as a main course. The sweetness of the pumpkin blends with the creaminess of the rice and the cheesy heart, enclosed in a crispy breading. They can be fried for a more indulgent result or baked for a lighter version, and also represent an excellent idea for reusing leftover risotto. Easy to prepare, they win over with their contrast between the crunchy exterior and soft interior. If you love rice recipes, try the cheesy pumpkin risotto, the leek risotto, the pizza-style risotto or even the milk rice.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Budget-friendly
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients to prepare cheesy pumpkin rice balls
- 5.6 oz Rice
- 7 oz Pumpkin
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp Butter
- to taste Extra virgin olive oil
- to taste Salt
- 3 cups Vegetable broth
- 5.3 oz Asiago
- to taste Breadcrumbs
- to taste all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 4 cups frying oil
Tools
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- Saucepan
Preparation of cheesy rice balls
Slice the onion and sauté it for a few minutes with a drizzle of oil. Add the diced pumpkin (peeled and seeded) and cook, using a little broth to help. When it starts to soften, add the rice. Cook the rice by adding the broth little by little. Adjust the salt, add the butter, stir and let cool. It’s better if you prepare it the day before. You can use any leftover rice you like.
Take small amounts of rice with buttered hands. Spread the rice between your hands, place a cheese cube in the center, and close to form a well-sealed ball.
Roll the obtained rice balls in flour, then dip in beaten eggs with milk, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Continue until all the rice is used. Fry in plenty of hot oil, drain on absorbent paper. Serve the rice balls hot.
Storage
I advise against storing the rice again. Moreover, the fried food would lose its crispiness.
