
Air Fryer Jasmine Rice and Carrot Bites with Mozzarella Center, Mild Curry Yogurt and Pistachio
Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these bites are made with jasmine rice, grated carrot, and fresh herbs, filled with a melty mozzarella center. They are served with a mild curry yogurt sauce and finished with toasted pistachio for a delicious contrast of texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 300 g cooked and chilled jasmine rice (mejor si es of the día anterior)
- 120 g finely grated carrot
- 50 g finely chopped red onion
- 10 g chopped fresh parsley
- 1 unit egg
- 50 g breadcrumbs (more extra for cubrir)
- 25 g grated Parmesan
- 4 g mild curry powder (divided)
- 2 g garlic powder
- 5 g salt (or to taste, divided)
- 1 g black pepper (or to taste)
- 80 g mozzarella cut into small cubes (16 cubes approx.)
- 15 ml olive oil (for the mezcla and for rociar)
- 160 g plain Greek yogurt
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 7 g honey
- 25 g chopped toasted pistachios
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. In a large bowl, mix the cooked and chilled jasmine rice, grated carrot, red onion, parsley, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon of the curry powder, garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon olive oil until you have a moldable mixture.
- 2
2. Take portions of the mixture, about 2 tablespoons each, flatten them in your hand, place a small cube of mozzarella in the center, and close to form a ball or croquette. Repeat until finished; you should get about 16 pieces.
- 3
3. Place a little extra breadcrumbs on a plate and lightly coat each bite for a thin outer layer. Spray or brush with the remaining olive oil.
- 4
4. Preheat the Air Fryer to 380 °F / 193 °C for 3 minutes.
- 5
5. Arrange the bites in the basket in a single layer, leaving space between them. Cook at 380 °F / 193 °C for 12 to 14 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- 6
6. While they cook, make the sauce by mixing the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon curry powder, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.
- 7
7. Serve the bites hot with the mild curry yogurt on the side, and finish with the chopped toasted pistachios over the top or sprinkled onto the sauce.
Chef tips
If the mixture feels too wet, add 1 or 2 extra tablespoons of breadcrumbs. If it feels too dry, mix in 1 tablespoon of yogurt or 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
Substitutions
You can substitute jasmine rice with cooked basmati rice, Parmesan with pecorino, and pistachios with toasted almonds. Mozzarella can be replaced with Oaxaca cheese or mild scamorza.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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