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Eggplant Stuffed Rice Doughnut

17/11/2023

I can help you with the recipe for an eggplant stuffed rice doughnut, a dish that can serve as a first course or a main dish, depending on preferences and occasions. It’s a great idea for repurposing already cooked rice or to create a dramatic effect with a substantial and flavorful recipe. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients

  • 300g of Arborio or Carnaroli rice
  • 2 eggs
  • 100g of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 medium eggplants
  • 200g of tomato puree
  • 1 mozzarella
  • Fresh basil to taste
  • Bread crumbs to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Cook the rice: Start by cooking the rice in plenty of salted water until it is al dente. Drain it and let it cool down.

  2. Prepare the rice for the base: Once the rice is cool, add one egg, half of the grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper, and mix well to obtain a homogeneous mixture.

  3. Cook the eggplants: In the meantime, wash the eggplants, cut them into cubes and sauté them in a pan with a bit of oil until golden. Season with salt and let cool.

  4. Add tomato puree: Once the eggplants are cool, add the tomato puree and cook for a few minutes, until it has thickened a bit. Turn off the heat and let cool.

  5. Shape the doughnut: Take a doughnut mold and brush it with some oil. Sprinkle the bottom and sides of the mold with breadcrumbs, then distribute the rice creating a compact base and sides. Leave a hole in the center for the filling.

  6. Fill the doughnut: Fill the center of the doughnut with the eggplant and tomato, add the diced mozzarella, and tear the fresh basil with your hands.

  7. Cover the doughnut: With the remaining rice, close the doughnut covering the filling well. Press slightly to compact everything.

  8. Last touches: Beat the other egg with a pinch of salt and brush the surface of the doughnut, then sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and some breadcrumbs.

  9. Bake: Bake the doughnut at 180 °C for about 30 minutes, or until the surface is golden and crispy.

  10. Serve: Let the rice doughnut cool down a bit before unmolding and serving.

This is a basic version of the eggplant stuffed rice doughnut, but you can enrich it with other ingredients according to your tastes such as cooked ham, mushrooms, or other cheese. Cooking is creativity, so feel free to customize the recipe as you prefer!

Eggplant Stuffed Rice Doughnut