Sicilian Rice Ball (Arancini) - Italian Rice Balls

Name: Sicilian Rice Ball (Arancini) - Italian Rice Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (225 ml) Arborio rice; 3 large eggs; 1/4 cup (60 ml) Romano cheese, grated; 3 Tbsp (45 ml) fresh parsley, finely minced; 1/4 cup (60 ml) tomato sauce (homemade if you have it); 1/4 cup (60 ml) mozzarella cheese, diced; 1/2 cup (125 ml) prosciutto (ham), diced; 2 cups (475 ml) fresh bread crumbs; salt and pepper to taste; peanut oil for deep frying

Servings: persons

1
Bring 2-1/2 cups (600 ml) water to boil, in a saucepan, and add rice.
2
Cook 15 minutes, drain and transfer to a bowl.
3
Beat one egg and add to rice, along with Romano cheese, parsley 2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato sauce, salt and pepper.
4
Mix well and chill in refrigerator 15 minutes.
5
In another bowl mix mozzarella, prosciutto and remaining tomato sauce.
6
Flour hands and divide rice into 8 portions and roll into a ball about the size of a small orange.
7
Poke a hole in the ball with your finger and put about 1-1/2 tbsp (20 ml) of the mozzarella mixture into the hole.
8
Reshape and smooth rice ball to close hole.
9
Beat remaining eggs in a shallow bowl and spread bread crumbs out on a plate.
10
Roll rice ball in egg, coating well, then in bread crumbs and coat evenly.
11
Let sit for 45 minutes.
12
In a heavy pan, or deep fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees (200 C.).
13
Fry rice balls until golden.
14
Drain on paper towel and serve hot.

329

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (225 ml) Arborio rice, 3 large eggs, 1/4 cup (60 ml) Romano cheese, grated, 3 Tbsp (45 ml) fresh parsley, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Sicilian Rice Ball (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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!