Here’s a recipe for **Voodoo Balls**—a creative dish with a spicy Cajun flair. These are seasoned rice balls filled with crawfish and Parmesan, coated in crushed voodoo chips, and fried to crispy perfection.
**Ingredients:**
– 2 cups cooked white rice (cooled)
– 1/2 lb crawfish tails, cooked and chopped
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
– 1/4 cup finely chopped bell peppers (optional)
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
– 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
– 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 large egg, beaten
– **Coating:**
– 2 cups crushed voodoo chips (or any spicy, zesty kettle-cooked chips)
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 large eggs, beaten
– 1/4 cup milk
– **For Frying:**
– Vegetable oil for frying
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Rice Mixture:**
– In a large bowl, combine the cooled rice, crawfish, Parmesan cheese, green onions, bell peppers (if using), garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
– Add the beaten egg to the mixture and stir until well combined. The mixture should be sticky enough to hold together when shaped. If too dry, add a little more beaten egg or a splash of milk.
2. **Shape the Balls:**
– Take about 2 tablespoons of the rice mixture and shape it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used. You should have about 12-16 balls, depending on size.
3. **Coating:**
– Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with milk, and one with crushed voodoo chips.
– Roll each rice ball in flour, shaking off excess, then dip it in the egg mixture, and finally roll it in the crushed voodoo chips, pressing lightly to adhere.
4. **Frying:**
– Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
– Fry the coated rice balls in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.
– Remove the fried balls with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
5. **Serving:**
– Serve the Voodoo Balls hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as a Cajun remoulade, spicy mayo, or a tangy aioli.
Enjoy your flavorful and crunchy Voodoo Balls!
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