Arancini are golden, crispy Sicilian rice balls, usually stuffed with cheese, meat, or peas, then breaded and fried until deliciously crunchy on the outside and creamy inside. They’re a popular street food in Italy and often served as an appetizer or snack.
Here’s a classic Arancini recipe for you:
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🍚 Classic Arancini (Sicilian Rice Balls)
Ingredients:
3 cups cooked risotto (or plain arborio rice, cooled)
1 cup mozzarella cheese (cubed, or shredded)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs (1 for rice mixture, 1 for breading)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1½ cups breadcrumbs
Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)
Optional Filling (traditional ragu style):
½ cup ground beef or pork
½ cup peas
½ cup tomato sauce
Salt & pepper to taste
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Instructions:
1. Make the Rice Base
If using risotto, make sure it’s well chilled so it’s easier to shape.
Mix in Parmesan cheese and 1 beaten egg for binding.
2. Prepare the Filling (Optional)
Sauté ground meat, peas, and tomato sauce. Cook until thickened. Let cool.
3. Shape the Arancini
Take a handful of rice, flatten into your palm.
Place a cube of mozzarella or a spoon of meat filling in the center.
Close rice around the filling, forming a tight ball (about the size of a golf ball).
4. Breading
Roll each ball in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
5. Fry
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
Fry arancini in batches until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes.
Drain on paper towels.
6. Serve
Enjoy hot with marinara sauce or simply on their own. 👍😃
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