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boudin-balls

Boudin Balls

The textural contrast between the crispy outside and moist, savory inside is a wonder to behold. The taste is just as impressive. Intensely flavorful and satisfying, these boudin balls would win any Big Game food table on which they appeared. Hint, hint. Serve with remoulade sauce.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 yellow onion, diced 

2 stalks celery, diced 

3 cloves garlic, minced 

1 teaspoon kosher salt 

1/2 teaspoon pepper 

1/2 teaspoon Chili powder

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 

1 lb ground pork 

1 1/2 cups cooked white rice 

1/4 cup chopped parsley 

1 green onion, chopped 

1 cup panko breadcrumbs 

2 eggs, beaten 

2 cups oil for frying 

Dipping Sauce: 

3 tablespoons mayo 

1 tablespoon sriracha 

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan and cook onion, celery, and garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened. add salt, pepper, chili, and cayenne pepper. stir to combine. 

2. Combine onion mixture and pork in a large bowl and mix using your hands, add rice, parsley and green onion and mix until well combined. Make 2 tablespoon-sized balls and roll with wet hands. Place on a tray lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight. 

3. Place three bowls on the counter each with breadcrumbs, eggs, and flour. Place each ball one at a time in the flour, eggs, and finally breadcrumbs. Place on a tray. 

4. Heat oil in a heavy saucepan to about 325°F-350°F and fry each ball for about 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan, I recommend about 4-5 balls per fry. 

5. Mix mayo and Siracha together. 

6. Serve the boudin balls warm with the dipping sauce.

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