1/2 lb. rice (uncooked)
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. ground steak (salt & pepper)
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
2 eggs, well beaten
2 c. bread crumbs
2 c. salad or peanut oil

Cook rice in 2 quarts of boiling water until kernels crush easily between thumb and finger. Drain and cool slightly. While rice is cooking, brown meat in oil over medium flame. Season with salt and pepper; add grated cheese and blend well. Cool. Place 2 tablespoons cooked rice in the palm of the hand. Make a well in rice and put in 1 heaping tablespoon of meat mixture. Mold rice around meat into a ball. Dip balls in beaten eggs and roll in crumbs. Fry in deep hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes. Do not fry more than 3 at a time. Remove balls from oil with a slotted spoon and serve immediately. Arrancini may be served either as a main dish or a vegetable. Serves 6.