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Expand10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed Ask a question about this ingredient
3 cups cooked white rice Ask a question about this ingredient
1 egg,beaten Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup mozzarella, shredded Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup pecorino romano, grated Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pinch pepper, to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs Ask a question about this ingredient
1 egg with tad water, beaten Ask a question about this ingredient
In a large pot, or deep fryer, heat enough oil to 300-325 degrees F.
Ask a question about this stepCombine spinach, rice, egg, cheeses and pepper in a large bowl and mix well.
Ask a question about this stepShape into golf size balls.
Ask a question about this stepPrepare two shallow dishes, one with egg wash and the other with bread crumbs.
Ask a question about this stepDip balls into egg wash then coat with bread crumbs.
Ask a question about this stepBegin frying balls in batches of about 5 until golden and just crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes per batch.
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