Thai Chicken Rice Balls (Khai Jiao Moo Saap)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old works best)
• 1 lb ground chicken
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp white pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Sweet chili sauce for serving

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, and white pepper.
2. Add cooked rice, green onions, cilantro, and beaten egg. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
3. Wet your hands and form mixture into 1.5-inch balls (about golf ball size).
4. Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (medium-high heat).
5. Fry rice balls in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with sweet chili sauce.