Arancini Sicilian Style (Sicilian Rice Balls)

Name: Arancini Sicilian Style (Sicilian Rice Balls)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup rice; 4 cups boiling water, salted; 1/4 lb chopped beef; 2 chicken livers; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 small onion, mnced; 1/4 lb mushroom, sliced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup butter; 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese or 3 tablespoons romano cheese; 2 egg yolks; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

1 cup rice
4 cups boiling water, salted
1/4 lb chopped beef
2 chicken livers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic
1/2 small onion, mnced
1/4 lb mushroom, sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese or 3 tablespoons romano cheese
2 egg yolks
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup olive oil

1
Wash rice and cook in 4 cups boiling, salted water until tender.
2
Meanwhile, place chopped beef, chicken livers, oil, garlic and onion in saucepan and brown gently.
3
Add mushrooms and cook 1 minute more.
4
Add tomato paste and 1 cup warm water and cook 30 minutes.
5
Add salt and pepper.
6
Drain rice, add butter and grated cheese (Parmesan or Romano) and cool a bit.
7
To this, add the egg yolks and the tomato gravy, holding aside the meat and mushrooms.
8
Mix rice well.
9
Make little balls of rice, place inside each ball some of the meat, liver, mushroom mixture.
10
Dip rice balls into lightly beaten egg, roll in bread crumbs and fry in hot olive oil until golden brown all over.
11
Can be served plain or with additional gravy.

1376

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup rice, 4 cups boiling water, salted, 1/4 lb chopped beef, 2 chicken livers, and more.

Yes, Arancini Sicilian Style (Sicilian Rice Balls) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!