Cheat's Crunchy Pea And Mint Risotto Balls

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups medium-grain white rice
• 2 1/4 cups Massel Chicken Style Liquid Stock
• 1 cup frozen baby peas
• 1/2 cup grated pizza cheese
• 2 tbsp shredded fresh mint leaves
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/4 cups plain flour
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
• Mint and Pecan Pesto
• 2 cups fresh mint leaves
• 3/4 cup pecans, toasted
• 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind