Bolinhos de Arroz

Bolinhos de Arroz are delightful Brazilian rice fritters packed with flavor and high in protein. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these crispy bites are sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients

• Cooked white rice - 200 grams
• Cottage cheese - 100 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Parmesan cheese, grated - 30 grams
• Green onions, finely chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• All-purpose flour - 50 grams
• Baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - for frying

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, cottage cheese, egg, grated Parmesan, chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
3. Add the all-purpose flour and baking powder to the mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
5. Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls or patties (about the size of a golf ball).
6. Carefully place the shaped bolinhos into the hot oil, frying them in batches until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
7. Remove the bolinhos from the oil and drain on paper towels.
8. Serve warm as an appetizer or snack.

Nutrition

• Calories: 240
• Protein: 11 g
• Carbs: 34 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from cottage cheese and eggs, supporting muscle health.
• Contains essential vitamins and minerals from green onions.

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