Description
Learn how to make delicious Arancini Rice Balls, a classic Italian appetizer of crispy fried risotto balls stuffed with gooey cheese. These cheesy arancini are perfect for parties or as a fun snack!
Ingredients
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Rice Balls:
- 2 cups cooked and cooled risotto or short-grain rice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice Mixture: In a large bowl, mix the cooked rice, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the Balls: Take a portion of the mixture, flatten it, place a cube of mozzarella in the center, and shape into a ball.
- Bread the Balls: Roll each ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Arancini: Heat oil, fry the balls until golden brown, and drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
- You can customize by adding peas or ham inside for more flavor.
- Chill the rice for better shaping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rice ball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
