GF Rice Croquettes

Makes about 12-16 croquettes
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

2 Cups Water
1 Cup Arborio Rice (Jasmine works as well)
2 Large Eggs, Beaten
5 Tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese
8 Oz Mozzarella, Cut Into Small Cubes
Oil For Frying
Salt, Fresh Ground Pepper
A Few Dashes Of Nutmeg
A few dashes of Italian Seasoning

Directions

Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan and sprinkle with salt. When boiling, add the rice, cover and reduce heat to the lowest setting. Cook for 20 minutes.
Remove lid and add beaten eggs, Parmesan cheese and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and Italian Seasoning.

Transfer the rice to a baking sheet and spread out in a layer to cool. Transfer to the refrigerator.

Remove the rice from the refrigerator and roll into 1-1/2 " diameter balls.
Push a mozzarella cube into the center of each ball.
Heat about an inch of oil in a wok or deep skillet to about 350 degrees F.
Drop in a few croquettes at a time and fry until golden brown on all sides. Remove to a paper towel.

Serve immediately.

Dipping Sauce: olive oil, balsamic, lime juice, a dollop of agave
measurements are at your discretion