This simplified Italian Rice Balls Recipe or Arancini results in crispy, breaded rice balls stuffed with a melty, cheesy center. This delicious dish makes a great appetizer or snack, though you can certainly make them part of a meal.
Ingredients:
– Olive oil
– Onion
– Arborio rice
– Broth
– Parmesan cheese
– Fresh herbs: basil, dill, or parsley are all great options.
– Seasoning: salt and black pepper to taste.
– Eggs
– Mozzarella cheese
– Bread crumbs
– Oil for frying
Start by preparing the rice. Saute an onion oil in a large pot. Add the rice and toast it for a couple minutes. Then add the broth and cook until the broth is absorbed and the rice is cooked.
Start by preparing the rice. Saute an onion oil in a large pot. Add the rice and toast it for a couple minutes. Then add the broth and cook until the broth is absorbed and the rice is cooked. Cool completely.
Moisten the palm of your hand with the water, then scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the rice mixture into your hands. Form the rice mixture into a ball.
Add a cube of mozzarella cheese into the center and then gently use your fingers to cover up the cheese with the rice.Roll it gently in your hands to reform the ball.