Sicilian Rice Balls

Ingredients

 * 16 oz sticky rice
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 tsp oregano
 * 1 tsp ground fennel
 * 1 tsp pepper
 * 1 tsp basil
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 1 lb lean ground Beef
 * ½ cup Parmesan cheese
 * 2 cups virgin olive oil

Directions

 * 1) cook the rice until very soft and sticky, follow box directions let cool.
 * 2) Mix spices and cheese into the ground beef.
 * 3) Mix one egg with ground beef
 * 4) roll into small meatballs (golf ball sized)
 * 5) cook in olive oil until well done.
 * 6) After rice has cooled to room temperature, add one egg and mix well.
 * 7) add salt and pepper to taste.
 * 8) By hand, form rice into a half ball, insert the small golf ball sized meat balls into half balls of rice
 * 9) Continue to form the other half of the rice ball until a complete rice ball about the size of a tennis ball is formed.
 * 10) With the meat inside place rice ball into a hot skillet with about one inch of olive oil.
 * 11) Cook until golden brown, turning constantly.

May be served with any side dish or veggie.