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.