Rice Sticks
Description
Perfect for the table and with drinks. An interesting and piquant appetizer. You can make sticks with a cheese filling or any other filling—there is plenty of room for creativity here. It is very tasty served with sauce while hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients. Boil the potatoes in their skins ahead of time and let them cool slightly.
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Step 2
Rinse the rice, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 10–15 minutes until all the liquid has evaporated, remove from heat, and let rest under a lid for another 10 minutes.
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Step 3
Mix the hot rice and let it cool slightly.
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Step 4
Add semolina, salt, and spices.
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Step 5
Mix and add the potato grated on a fine grater.
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Step 6
You should get rice-and-potato dough.
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Step 7
With wet hands, pinch off pieces of dough, shape them into sticks, and roll them in breadcrumbs.
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Step 8
Heat the oil in a pan and place the prepared portions in it.
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Step 9
Fry the sticks on all sides until golden brown.
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Step 10
The rice sticks are ready. Serve as a side dish or on their own with any sauce you like.