Crispy Basmati Rice Balls with Tomato and Herb Sauce
It is an ideal snack for lunchboxes (or pre-dinner) that is super easy to make and tastes amazing. I decided to dip my basmati rice balls in a coconut and parmesan crumb.
Crispy Basmati Rice Balls with Tomato and Herb Sauce
It is an ideal snack for lunchboxes (or pre-dinner) that is super easy to make and tastes amazing. I decided to dip my basmati rice balls in a coconut and parmesan crumb.
Servings Prep Time
4servings 10min
Cook Time
30min
Servings Prep Time
4servings 10min
Cook Time
30min
Ingredients
Rice Balls
Tomato and Herb Dipping Sauce
Instructions
  1. Add the hot water to the leftover basmati rice and give it a good mix.
  2. Take a cube of cheese and press the basmati rice into a ball with the cube of cheese in the center.
  3. Press it into a small ball by squeezing out the water – this makes it easier to stick together. Use a bowl of cold water to wet your hands while doing this.
  4. Combine the desiccated coconut, parmesan and thyme in a mixing bowl.
  5. Dip the basmati rice balls into coconut flour, then egg.
  6. Dip it into the coconut and parmesan crumb mixture next to cover all over.
  7. Heat the oil in a pot and fry the rice balls until golden brown. Transfer to kitchen paper as you go along.
  8. For the sauce; in a saucepan, heat the olive oil and saute the garlic.
  9. Add the tomatoes, paste, sugar and herbs and simmer for 15 minutes.
  10. Transfer to a food processor (or use a stick blender) and blend. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
  11. Serve crispy rice balls with tomato and herb sauce.