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: 3 eggs; 2 1/2 cups cooked rice (preferably short grain or aborio rice); 1/3 cup butter, melted; 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese or 2/3 cup romano cheese; 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (or 1/2 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder) (optional); 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or 1 -2 teaspoon dried parsley; 2 teaspoons seasoning salt; 1 -2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 ounces mozzarella cheese (cut into small cubes); oil, for deep-frying; COATING; 2 eggs, beaten; flour, for coating; 1 cup fine dry breadcrumb

Servings: persons

3 eggs
2 1/2 cups cooked rice (preferably short grain or aborio rice)
1/3 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese or 2/3 cup romano cheese
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (or 1/2 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder) (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or 1 -2 teaspoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 -2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 ounces mozzarella cheese (cut into small cubes)
oil, for deep-frying
COATING
2 eggs, beaten
flour, for coating
1 cup fine dry breadcrumb

1
In a bowl lightly beat 2 eggs.
2
Stir in cooked rice, melted butter, Parmesan cheese, garlic (if using) parsley, seasoned salt and pepper.
3
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4
Roll into 1-1/2-inch balls.
5
Press a cheese cube into each ball then reshape rice balls.
6
Place the flour into a small bowl.
7
Whisk 2 eggs in a small bowl.
8
Place the dry breadcrumbs in a small bowl.
9
Dip each ball into flour, then into the egg and then lastly into the breadcrumbs.
10
Heat oil to 375 degrees, then fry rice balls until golden brown (about 4 minutes).
11
Drain on paper towels.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 eggs, 2 1/2 cups cooked rice (preferably short grain or aborio rice), 1/3 cup butter, melted, 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese or 2/3 cup romano cheese, and more.

Yes, Arancini (Italian Rice Balls) falls under the General 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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