Crispy Rice Balls with Vegetables & Avocado Dip

Introduction
These crispy rice balls are packed with grated vegetables, full of flavor, and paired with a creamy avocado dip. They're a wholesome, plant-based snack or appetizer — perfect for lunchboxes, parties, or a light meal.

Ingredients (makes about 12 rice balls)
For the Rice Balls
200 g cooked rice (about 1 cup), cooled

1 small carrot, finely grated (approx. 70 g or ½ cup)

1 small zucchini, grated and squeezed (approx. 120 g or 1 cup)

2 spring onions, finely chopped

1 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp rolled oats

2 tbsp chickpea flour (or other vegan binding agent)

Salt, pepper, paprika powder to taste

Oil for frying

For the Avocado Dip
1 ripe avocado

Juice of ½ lemon (about 1 tbsp)

1 small garlic clove, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: 1–2 tbsp plant-based yogurt or chopped fresh herbs

How to Make
Prepare the Rice Balls: