Description
These delicious Arancini Rice Balls are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and filled with gooey mozzarella cheese. They make a perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.
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
- Saute Onion and Ham: Heat olive oil and butter in a pot, saute onion and ham until golden.
- Cook Rice: Add rice, wine, and broth; simmer until liquid is absorbed. Stir in peas.
- Add Flavors: Cool rice, then mix in parsley and parmesan. Form rice balls with mozzarella centers.
- Bread and Fry: Dredge balls in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. Fry until golden brown.
- Serve: Sprinkle with salt and enjoy warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
- You can customize the fillings of the rice balls with different cheeses or meats.
- Make sure to properly seal the rice balls to prevent cheese from leaking during frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rice ball
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg