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
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
 * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
 * 1 tablespoon snipped chives
 * 1 teaspoon minced onion
 * 3 egg whites, slightly beaten*
 * 2 cups dry bread crumbs

Directions

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