Pork Boulettes (Deep Fried Pork Balls) with Spicy Dip

• 3/4 pound ground pork
• 8 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Pinch cayenne
• 1 cup cooked medium grain rice
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 2 cups dried fine bread crumbs
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 6 cups vegetable oil, for frying
• Spicy Dip, recipe follows
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons minced green onions
• 1 tablespoon minced shallots
• 1 tablespoon Creole mustard, or other hot, whole grain mustard
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
• Pinch salt

1. In a large skillet, combine the pork and 3 teaspoons of the Essence, and cook, stirring, until brown over medium high heat, about 5 minutes.
2. Remove from the heat and drain on paper towels.
3. In a medium pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
4. Add 3 tablespoons of the flour and, stirring constantly for 5 minutes, make a dark brown roux.
5. To the pork, add the onions and bell peppers, and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 minutes.
6. Add the garlic, and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
7. Add the pork mixture to the roux and cook for 1 minute.
8. Add the water, salt, and cayenne, and bring to a boil.
9. Simmer until thick, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Add the rice, green onions, and 1/2 cup of the bread crumbs and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
11. Remove from the heat and spread on a baking sheet or platter until cool enough to handle.
12. In a shallow bowl, season the remaining 3/4 cup of flour with 2 teaspoons of the Essence.
13. In another shallow bowl, season the remaining 1 cup of bread crumbs with the remaining tablespoon of Essence.
14. In a third shallow bowl, whisk the egg and milk together.
15. Preheat the oil to 360 degrees F.
16. Shape the pork and rice mixture into balls the size of walnuts.
17. Dredge the pork balls first in the flour, then dip in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off.
18. Dredge the balls in the seasoned bread crumbs, turning to coat evenly.
19. Using a slotted spoon, slide the balls in batches into the oil and fry, turning until golden, about 2 minutes.
20. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate.
21. Season lightly with salt, and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
22. Serve hot with the Spicy Dip.
23. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
24. Yield: about 2/3 cup
25. Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch.
26. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
27. In a bowl, combine the ingredients and mix well.
28. Adjust the seasoning, to taste, and serve with the Pork Boulettes.
29. Yield: about 1 1/4 cups

ground pork, unsalted butter, flour, onions, bell peppers, garlic, water, salt, cayenne, grain rice, green onions, bread crumbs, egg, milk, vegetable oil, paprika, salt, garlic, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, thyme, mayonnaise, green onions, shallots, creole mustard, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, hot red pepper sauce, salt

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