Veggie Cheese Balls Recipe
Ingredients
- 500g potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 medium bell pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
- 1 cup sweetcorn, lightly crushed
- 3 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1½ tsp crushed red chilli
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp crushed black pepper
- 2 tbsp cornflour (heaped)
For Coating:
- ½ cup plain flour
- 4 tbsp cornflour (heaped)
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, chopped bell pepper, sweetcorn, coriander leaves, mozzarella cheese, crushed red chilli, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cornflour. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
2. Grease your palms with a little oil and shape the mixture into small balls.
3. Roll each ball in plain flour until coated evenly. You can freeze the balls at this stage for later use.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the cornflour with water to create a thick mixture.
5. Dip each flour-coated ball into the cornflour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated, then roll it in bread crumbs until well covered.
6. Heat oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium-high heat.
7. Carefully place the coated balls into the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy. Ensure not to overcrowd the pan, fry in batches if necessary.
8. Once fried, remove the balls using a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
9. Serve the Veggie Cheese Balls hot with sweet chilli sauce or your favourite dipping sauce.
Enjoy these delicious and crunchy veggie cheese balls as a delightful appetiser or snack!
