Old-fashioned Rice Croquettes

Description
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

 * 4 cups hot cooked rice (cooked in chicken broth)
 * 4 egg yolks, beaten
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
 * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
 * 1 tablespoon snipped chives
 * 1 teaspoon minced onion
 * 3 egg whites, slightly beaten
 * 2 cups dry breadcrumbs

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, egg yolks, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, chives and onion.
 * 2) Cool.
 * 3) Shape into croquettes using about ¼ cup rice mixture for each.
 * 4) Dip croquettes into egg whites; then in crumbs.
 * 5) For crisper coating, dip again in egg whites and crumbs.
 * 6) Deep fat fry at 390°F, or saute on both sides in oil about 1 inch deep in skillet.
 * 7) Drain on absorbent paper.
 * 8) Serve with maple syrup or a nippy cheese sauce.