Arancini Recipe
Lightly Breaded Stuffed Rice Balls in Marinara Sauce
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Ingredients
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Arancini Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Cook the Rice
In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add Arborio rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 2
Mix the Filling
Once the rice has cooled, mix in the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- 3
Form the Balls
Using your hands, take a small amount of the rice mixture and form it into a ball, about the size of a golf ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- 4
Coat the Arancini
Dredge each rice ball in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- 5
Fry the Arancini
In a deep pot, heat oil for frying over medium-high heat. Fry the arancini in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve hot with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
