Ingredients
- 14 diavolo
- 1 celery rib
- 1 onion
- 1 egg
- 1 c ham (cooked)
- 1 c long rice (grain)
- 6 oz fontina cheese
- 3/8 c peas (frozen)
- 1/2 c bread crumbs (dried)
- 2 tb parmesan
- 1 tb parsley
- 1/2 ts salt
- 1/2 ts pepper
-sauce In processor blend ham until ground. In 2tb hot oil, coook celery and onion until very tender. Remove skillet from heat; stir in cooked rice, ham, fontinia, peas, Parmesan, parsley, salt and pepper. Divide rice mixture into 12 equal portions. With hands, shape into a ball. On waxed paper, place bread crumbs. In pie plate, beat egg. Dip balls in egg, then into crumbs to coat. Wipe skillet clean. In same skillet in 1/2 c hot oil, cook balls, turning frequently, until evenly browned and heated through, about 15 minutes. To serve, heat sauce until hot. Serve rice balls with sauce. (wrv)