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Arancini Rice Balls Recipe

Arancini Rice Balls Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 24 rice balls
  • Category: Frying
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious Arancini Rice Balls with a crispy exterior and a gooey, cheesy center, perfect for a savory appetizer or snack.


Ingredients

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For the Arancini Rice Balls:

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup ham, finely diced (about 3 oz)
  • 2 cups Jasmine rice, un-rinsed
  • 1 cup Chardonnay (dry white wine)
  • 5 cups chicken broth or stock (hot)
  • 1 tsp salt (plus more to sprinkle fried arancini)
  • 1 cup frozen peas, fully thawed
  • 1/3 cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 24 (1/2-inch) cubes

For Breading/Frying:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs, beaten with a fork
  • 1 1/2 cups Italian bread crumbs
  • Oil for frying, vegetable, canola, or grapeseed oil

Instructions

  1. Saute Onion and Ham: In a Dutch oven, saute onion in olive oil and butter until soft. Add ham and cook until golden.
  2. Cook the Rice: Add rice, white wine, and chicken broth. Simmer until liquid is absorbed. Stir in peas and parsley.
  3. Prepare the Balls: Mix in parmesan, form rice balls, and stuff each with a mozzarella cube.
  4. Bread and Fry: Dredge balls in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. Fry until golden brown.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 rice ball
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg