Deep-fried rice balls

Method
Prep:45min  ›  Cook:15min  ›  Ready in:1hr 

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cheese, parsley, pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and chill.
2. Pour water and 1 teaspoon salt into a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Stir in rice and reduce heat to low. Cook rice until water is almost absorbed, stirring frequently.
3. Remove from heat and slowly pour in egg mixture, stirring rapidly to prevent egg from scrambling. Allow rice mixture to cool for 1 hour.
4. Pour breadcrumbs into a pile on one end of a cutting board. Dampen hands and roll rice mixture into 2.5cm balls, then coat each one with breadcrumbs.
5. In a small, deep frying pan, heat olive oil to 180 degrees C. (Should have enough oil to completely cover the rice balls.) Fry rice balls 6 at a time, turning often to ensure even browning. Drain on kitchen paper and serve warm.