Italian Rice Croquettes - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 pounds chicken giblets
    1 cup water
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    4 cups salted water
    2 cups long grain white rice, uncooked
    2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
    1/2 cup marinara sauce
    1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
    2 large eggs
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
    salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
    1 cup dry bread crumbs for coating
    vegetable oil for frying
Preparation
    Combine chicken giblets, 1 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a pressure cooker; cook for about 20 minutes.
    Drain giblets and let cool, about 10 minutes. Chop giblets in a food processor or by hand; set aside.
    Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
    Spread cooked rice onto a baking sheet to cool, about 5 minutes. Transfer rice to a large bowl.
    Mix in giblets, grated Parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, eggs, parsley, salt, and ground pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
    Remove rice and giblet mixture from refrigerator and form 2-inch, football shaped croquettes. Roll croquettes in bread crumbs and place on a baking sheet.
    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook breaded croquettes until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

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