Description
Explore two delicious rice-based recipes that are sure to impress your guests – Crispy Rice Dumplings for a savory appetizer and Easy German Rice Pudding for a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
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Crispy Rice Dumplings:
- 2 cups cooked white rice, cooled
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- Sweet chili sauce or soy sauce for dipping
Easy German Rice Pudding:
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Crispy Rice Dumplings: In a large bowl, combine rice, cheeses, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir in one beaten egg. Shape into balls, coat with breadcrumbs, and fry until golden brown.
- Easy German Rice Pudding: Cook rice with milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until creamy. Fold in whipped cream, add raisins if desired, and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- You can bake the dumplings at 400°F for 18-20 minutes for a lighter option.
- Add vegetables or cooked chicken to the dumpling mixture for extra flavor.
- Arborio rice gives the pudding a creamy texture, but medium-grain rice can be used.
- The rice pudding can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Crispy Rice Dumplings: 4 dumplings, Easy German Rice Pudding: 3/4 cup
- Calories: Crispy Rice Dumplings: 220, Easy German Rice Pudding: 290
- Sugar: Crispy Rice Dumplings: 1g, Easy German Rice Pudding: 22g
- Sodium: Crispy Rice Dumplings: 370mg, Easy German Rice Pudding: 80mg
- Fat: Crispy Rice Dumplings: 11g, Easy German Rice Pudding: 10g
- Saturated Fat: Crispy Rice Dumplings: 3g, Easy German Rice Pudding: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Crispy Rice Dumplings: 7g, Easy German Rice Pudding: 3g
- Trans Fat: Crispy Rice Dumplings: 0g, Easy German Rice Pudding: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Crispy Rice Dumplings: 24g, Easy German Rice Pudding: 43g
- Fiber: Crispy Rice Dumplings: 1g, Easy German Rice Pudding: 1g
- Protein: Crispy Rice Dumplings: 7g, Easy German Rice Pudding: 6g
- Cholesterol: Crispy Rice Dumplings: 55mg, Easy German Rice Pudding: 30mg
