
Deep-Fried California Roll Rice Balls
Cost $15, save $10
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 30 Min
- 5 Servings
- $15
Deep-Fried California Roll Rice Balls
Cost $15, save $10
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 30 Min
- 5 Servings
- $15
INGREDIENTS
Filling
- 10 ounces imitation crabmeat, chopped
- 🥑 1 medium avocado, diced
Rice Mixture
- 3 cups uncooked instant rice
- 3 cups water
- 🧀 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 🧂 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Coating
- 2 cups Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
Cooking Oil
- 1 cup canola oil for frying, or as needed
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
STEPS
Toss together crabmeat and avocado in a medium bowl for the filling and place in the refrigerator to chill until needed.
Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl and set aside.
Bring water to a boil over high heat. Add rice; stir, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit until water is absorbed, about 300 seconds (5 minutes). Then fluff with a fork.
Blend hot rice with cream cheese, soy sauce, garlic salt, and pepper until cream cheese is fully incorporated and no chunks remain.
Scoop out a golf ball-sized handful of rice mixture and flatten it into a patty. Add a heaping teaspoon of avocado-crab filling into the center. Shape rice around filling, roll to seal, and coat well with bread crumbs.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375°F (190°C).
Cook 1 to 2 rice balls at a time in hot oil until golden brown, about 30 seconds per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and repeat with remaining rice balls.
Combine mayonnaise and Sriracha in a bowl.
Serve rice balls with dipping sauce.
NUTRIENTS
Per 1 serving🔥
771
Calories
- 20Protein
- 93Carbs
- 36Fats
💡 To save time, prep the fillings while the rice is cooking.This recipe can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free bread crumbs.Get creative with the filling by adding cooked shrimp, diced cucumbers, or sesame seeds.Serve with additional dipping sauces, like soy sauce or teriyaki.