Rice In Finger Food For Kids?

I’ve made this before: Arancini also known as Fried risotto balls

Buy some pre-mixed risotto in a box in your local grocery to save time.

Ingredients

* 8 cups vegetable oil, for frying
* 6 cups risotto, cooked, spread on a baking sheet, chilled
* 24 (1/4 pound) mozzarella, cut into ½ cubes
* 2 cups flour
* 4 eggs, beaten
* 2 cups bread crumbs, fine

Preparation

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Dip fingers in water and shape 2 rounded tablespoons chilled risotto into a (1 1/2″) ball around a cube of mozzarella. Roll in palm of hands to make a smooth ball. Place ball on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Repeat until you have formed 32 balls. Cover with plastic wrap and store in refrigeration until ready to fry. (The recipe may be prepared a day in advance to this point.)
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In a large pot or Dutch Oven, heat oil to 360°F-370°F. (Use a deep fat or candy thermometer to gauge the temperature).
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Put flour, eggs and bread crumbs in separate bowls. For each risotto ball: roll in flour and shake off excess; dip in egg and let excess drip off; roll in bread crumbs; transfer to a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
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Using a metal slotted spoon or skimmer, lower six balls into the oil. Fry until golden brown, approximately 3 to 3 1/2 minutes per batch of six. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. Repeat until all the balls are fried.
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The risotto balls are best if served immediately. They may be held in a 250°F oven while the remaining balls are fried.

Try a rice sandwich! Take a handful of rice that you’ve already cooked and fry it in a skillet with a little vegetable oil until golden brown. Then flip over and fry some more, pressing down with spatula to form a patty. Take 2 of your rice patties and add whatever you want inside. Ham and cheese cut into pretty shapes, lettuce and chicken, curry, hamburger patties, all make great fillings. Cut in half and serve.