Arancini

Arancini

Arancini

Deep-fried Sicilian rice balls with a crispy golden crust, stuffed with ragù and melting mozzarella.

Cuisines

Italian

Best for

Lunch Dinner Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 30 min Cook: 40 min Total: 70 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Arborio rice 1 cup Arborio rice
Broth 2 cups Broth
Onion 1 Onion , finely chopped
olive oil 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Parmesan Cheese 1 cup Parmesan Cheese , grated
Egg 1 Egg
Breadcrumb 1 cup Breadcrumb
Mozzarella Cheese 100 grams Mozzarella Cheese , cut into small cubes
Flour 1 cup Flour
salt Salt , to taste
Black Pepper Black Pepper , to taste
vegetable oil Vegetable oil , for frying

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent.
  2. 2 Add the Arborio rice and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.
  3. 3 Gradually add the broth, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until the liquid is absorbed before adding more. Cook until the rice is al dente.
  4. 4 Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the mixture cool completely.
  5. 5 Once cooled, mix in the egg and form the rice mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball.
  6. 6 Press a piece of mozzarella cheese into the center of each ball, ensuring it is completely enclosed.
  7. 7 Roll each ball in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
  8. 8 In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the arancini in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
  9. 9 Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of saffron to the broth when cooking the rice.