Arancini - Italian Rice Balls Recipe

Name: Arancini - Italian Rice Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped finely; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1/2 cup arborio rice; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 40 g ham, chopped finely; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated; 100 g mozzarella cheese; 1 egg, lightly beaten; plain flour; 1 egg, lightly beaten (extra); 1 tablespoon milk; 1 cup dry breadcrumbs; vegetable oil, for deep frying

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped finely
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 cup arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup frozen peas
40 g ham, chopped finely
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
100 g mozzarella cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
plain flour
1 egg, lightly beaten (extra)
1 tablespoon milk
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
vegetable oil, for deep frying

1
Bring stock to boil in a medium pan. Reduce the heat to low and keep hot.
2
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan, add onion and garlic and cook stirring until onion is soft but not coloured. Add rice and cook stirring through until rice is translucent (about 2 minutes). Add the wine and stir through until liquid evaporated.
3
Add about 1/3 cup of the hot stock, and stir over a low-medium heat until the liquid is absorbed. Repeat until all the stock is used (about 25 minutes).
4
Stir in the peas and ham and salt & pepper to taste. Remove from heat and gently fold in parmesan cheese. Transfer the risotto to a bowl and cool.
5
Chop the mozzarella into 18 pieces.
6
Stir the egg into the risotto. Roll 2 level tablespoons of risotto into a ball; press a piece of mozzarella into the centre of each ball; roll to enclose. Toss the balls in flour, shake away excess. Dip into the combined extra egg and milk and coat in breadcrumbs. Makes 18 balls.
7
Heat vegetable oil in a deep saucepan, deep ry the arancini in batches until they are browned and heated through.
8
Drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, chopped finely, 1 garlic clove, crushed, and more.

Yes, Arancini - Italian Rice Balls falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Arancini - Italian Rice Balls

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