Description
pice up your appetizer game with these delicious Voodoo Balls! Filled with seasoned rice, crawfish, and a blend of cheeses, then coated in crushed Voodoo chips for an extra kick. Perfect for parties or a unique dinner treat.
Ingredients
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For the Rice Mixture:
- 2 cups cooked white rice, cooled
- 1/2 pound cooked crawfish tails, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
For the Coating:
- 2 cups crushed Voodoo chips (or any spicy-flavored chips)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Oil for frying
Instructions
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Prepare the Rice Mixture:
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled rice, chopped crawfish tails, shredded mozzarella, chopped green onions, and Cajun seasoning. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
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Form the Balls:
- Using your hands, shape the rice mixture into balls, about the size of a golf ball. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Once all balls are formed, place the baking sheet in the freezer for about 20 minutes to firm up.
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Prepare the Coating:
- Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with crushed Voodoo chips.
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Coat the Balls:
- Remove the rice balls from the freezer.
- Dredge each ball in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
- Roll in crushed Voodoo chips, pressing gently to adhere.
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Fry the Balls:
- In a deep fryer or large pot, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the coated balls in batches, avoiding overcrowding, until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried balls to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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Serve:
- Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce, such as remoulade or spicy mayo.
Notes
- Ensure the rice is completely cooled before mixing to prevent the balls from falling apart.
- If Voodoo chips are unavailable, substitute with any spicy-flavored chips or seasoned breadcrumbs.
- For a milder version, adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning and choose a less spicy chip variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg