Arancini
Prep: 0 1h50min0
Total: 0 2h30min0
Yield: 16
Serving Size: 1 of 16 servings
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 16 servings, calories 208, Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 3g, Carbohydrate 18g, Fiber 1g, Sugar 1g, Protein 7g, Cholesterol 34mg, Sodium 218mg
Ingredients:
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)
- 1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese (2 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instruction:
- Bring the broth and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the rice, reduce the heat to low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let cool completely.
- Combine the pine nuts, mozzarella, fontina and parsley in a bowl; set aside.
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl, then stir in the cooled rice, the parmesan and 2/3 cup breadcrumbs. Shape the mixture into sixteen 1 1/2-inch balls.
- Put the remaining breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Press your finger into the center of each rice ball, insert 2 teaspoons of the mozzarella mixture, then pinch the rice around the filling to enclose. Roll the balls in the breadcrumbs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Loosely cover and refrigerate, at least 1 hour or overnight. (If refrigerating overnight, roll in more breadcrumbs before frying.)
- Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Working in batches, fry the rice balls, turning, until golden brown on all sides, about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; season with salt.
How to Make SICILIAN ARANCINI Like an Italian
FAQ
What are arancini balls made of?
What are arancini balls made of? That warm, gooey interior and crispy exterior of arancini balls is achieved by turning risotto into a ball shape, stuffing it with cheese, and then rolling it in a breadcrumb coating, before deep frying.
Do you have to deep fry arancini balls?
They can also be shallow-fried rather than deep-fried. Cook them over a medium heat and make sure you turn them frequently, basting with the oil.
What do Italians eat with arancini?
What do you serve Arancini with?
- Add Italian sauces to them, such as tomato Passata type. Arancini balls are lovely tiny morsels, and an excellent homemade sauce like this Tray-baked tomato. …
- Spinach wilted turn your arancini to the next level. …
- Salad with Parmigiano, the most common combination among Italians.
How do you stop arancini from falling apart?
At this point, if you’re in a rush, you can precede with readying the soon-to-be arancini for the fryer. But, if not, place them into the fridge (for 20 to 30 minutes) or freezer (for 5 to 10 minutes) to firm up a bit. This will help the balls adhere together!
