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Deep-Fried California Roll Rice Balls

Deep-Fried California Roll Rice Balls

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 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

1

Toss together crabmeat and avocado in a medium bowl for the filling and place in the refrigerator to chill until needed.

2

Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl and set aside.

3

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.

4

Blend hot rice with cream cheese, soy sauce, garlic salt, and pepper until cream cheese is fully incorporated and no chunks remain.

5

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.

6

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375°F (190°C).

7

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.

8

Combine mayonnaise and Sriracha in a bowl.

9

Serve rice balls with dipping sauce.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

771

Calories

  • 20
    Protein
  • 93
    Carbs
  • 36
    Fats

💡 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.