Deep Fried Butter Balls Food

DEEP-FRIED RICE BALLS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the water, rice, butter, salt and pepper to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cheese, parsley and rice. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Shape 1/2 cupfuls of rice mixture into balls; roll in bread crumbs., In a deep-fat fryer or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry rice balls, a few at a time until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

DEEP-FRIED BUTTER

Steps:

• Whisk brown sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon together in a shallow bowl. Dip each piece of butter into cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat completely. Place butter pieces in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze until hard, 8 hours to overnight.
• Stir 1 cup flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Beat buttermilk, eggs, and white sugar together in another bowl; add flour mixture to buttermilk mixture and beat until smooth. Gradually stir remaining flour into buttermilk mixture until desired batter consistency is reached.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Poke a toothpick into the center of each frozen piece of butter. Dip butter into batter to coat completely.
• Working in batches, carefully drop coated butter pieces into hot oil and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown and puffed, about 2 minutes. Transfer fried butter to a paper-towel lined plate and dust with confectioners' sugar.

DEEP FRIED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oil in large, thick bottom pot or fryer, on medium-high heat.
• Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl, add liquids, and carefully stir together.
• Dip veggies into batter and drop into hot oil, cooking until golden brown.
• Remove and allow to drain over paper towel-covered plate, then serve while hot.
• The Fat content under Nutritional attributes will be falsely high, as most of the oil drains away, and is not consumed.

FRIED CHEESE BALLS RECIPE

Steps:

• With an electric mixer or by hand, mix the cheese, egg and cornstarch (or flour) in a large bowl until a soft dough forms. Scoop 2 teaspoons of dough and roll into a ball. If desired, roll balls in cracker crumbs for an extra crispy coating. Refrigerate cheese balls until thoroughly chilled, about 30 minutes. In a medium frying pan, heat oil over high heat (350°F for deep frying). Fry cheese balls until golden brown, turning once, about 30-60 seconds per side. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite sauce for dipping.

DEEP-FRIED BUTTER BALLS

Steps:

• Blend together butter and cream cheese with salt and pepper to taste until creamy or smooth.
• Form 1-inch balls of butter mixture and arrange them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Freeze until solid (about an hour).
• Coat the frozen balls in flour, egg, and then breadcrumbs and freeze again until solid (about another hour).
• When ready to fry, preheat oil in deep-fryer or a deep pot to 350°F.
• Fry balls for about 10 to 15 seconds or until just a light golden colour.
• Drain on paper towel before serving, then enjoy!

DEEP-FRIED CRABMEAT BALLS

Steps:

• Melt the butter, and blend in the flour, then milk.
• Cook until thickened, stir continuously.
• Cut the crabmeat into small pieces, removing fiber.
• Combine crabmeat with the spices, onion, parsley, and Worcestershire to cream sauce.
• Lightly sprinkle the breadcrumbs on bottom of pan.
• Spread the mixture in pan and chill for 1/2 hour.
• When chilled, mold the mixture into small balls and roll in fine bread crumbs.
• Then dip in beaten egg, and re-coat in crumbs.
• Fry in deep fat about 350F, or until lightly browned.
• Drain on paper towels, stick tooth-picks in and serve!

FRIED MAC AND CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Drain again and set aside.
• In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour into the butter and stir it with a whisk. Cook for 2 minutes. Whisk the warmed milk into the flour mixture, working out any lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the cheeses, and stir until melted and smooth; season with salt and pepper. Fold the cheese sauce into macaroni. Pour the mac and cheese into a shallow pan and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours.
• Shape the cold mac and cheese into meatball-sized balls and place them onto a waxed paper-lined tray. Freeze the balls overnight.
• Beat the eggs and 2 tablespoons milk together to form an egg wash and pour it into a shallow bowl. Put the bread crumbs into another shallow bowl. Remove the mac and cheese balls from the freezer. Dip the frozen balls into the egg wash then into the bread crumbs. Put the balls back into the freezer until you are ready to fry.
• Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer to 350 degrees F. Fry the mac and cheese balls until they are golden brown and center is hot, about 5 minutes. Serve hot with your favorite marinara or Alfredo sauce or combination or both for dipping.