Italian Rice Balls "Arancini" - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. cooked brown rice
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 c. plain bread crumbs
1 c. Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Mix cooked rice, cheese, eggs, parsley and 1/2 the bread crumbs in a large bowl; add salt and pepper to taste.
Form balls by hand. Roll the rice balls in the remaining bread crumbs.
Heat 1/2-inch oil in a heavy pan.
Fry the rice balls, turning them often so they brown.
When crispy and brown, remove and drain on a paper towel. They can be topped with tomato sauce or melted cheese.