Arancini Recipe
Crispy rice balls filled with mozzarella and served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Arancini Balls
Marinara Sauce
Method
Arancini Preparation
- 1
Cook the Rice
In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add Arborio rice and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 2
Sauté the Aromatics
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooled rice, sautéed onion and garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
- 4
Form the Balls
Take a small amount of the rice mixture and flatten it in your palm. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center and fold the rice around it to form a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture, placing the formed balls on a baking sheet.
- 5
- 6
Fry the Arancini
In a deep pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot. Fry the arancini in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 7
- 8
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, and salt to the saucepan. Stir well and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 9
Finish the Sauce
Stir in chopped fresh basil and remove from heat. Keep warm until ready to serve with arancini.