March 30, 2026

Cheesy Deep-Fried Mushroom & Rice Balls

Serves:

Cooking Time:

< 30 min

Ingredients:

250 ml white rice
1 onion(s), finely chopped
1 garlic clove(s), crushed
30 ml butter
250 ml LANCEWOOD Sauce Delight® Cheese Sauce
125 ml breadcrumbs
dried
30 ml fresh parsley, chopped
250 g LANCEWOOD® Cheddar or White Cheddar
salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 egg(s), beaten
250 ml breadcrumbs
oil for frying

Method

Cook the rice according to the instructions on the packet and set aside to cool.
Fry the onion and the garlic in the butter until soft.
Mix the rice, onion mixture, sauce, dried breadcrumbs, parsley, cheese and seasoning together to form a firm mixture. Add more breadcrumbs if needed.
Roll into small balls and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Dip in beaten egg and then in breadcrumbs and deep fry in hot oil until golden.
Drain on absorbent paper.
Serve with lemon wedges and tomato or chilli sauce for dipping.