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Arancini served with tomato sauce

Arancini

Arancini, meaning crispy Italian rice balls, originates from Sicily and is one of the most popular Italian street food dishes. Originally conceived as a way to reuse leftover risotto, it has now spread worldwide with various fillings and variations. The secret to perfect Arancini lies in the well-formed ball, the crispy coating, and the melted cheese filling. If you want to try a delicious, classic Italian appetizer, this recipe is the perfect choice!

Prep Time 20 min
Preparation 10 min
Total 30 min
480 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
⭕ 400 g Cooked risotto rice
⭕ 50 g Grated Parmesan cheese
⭕ 100 g Mozzarella cheese
⭕ 100 g Ham or ground meat
⭕ 2 Eggs
⭕ 100 g Breadcrumbs
⭕ 50 g All-purpose flour
⭕ 1 tsp Salt
⭕ 0.5 tsp Black pepper
⭕ 500 ml Oil for frying

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Allow the cooked risotto rice to cool completely. Mix it with the grated Parmesan cheese and one egg.

    2

    Dice the mozzarella cheese into small cubes. Prepare the ham or ground meat.

    3

    Shape the rice mixture into small balls. Press a cube of mozzarella and a small amount of ham or meat into the center of each ball.

    4

    First, dredge the balls in flour, then dip them in beaten egg, and finally coat them in breadcrumbs.

    5

    In a deep skillet or deep fryer, heat the oil. Fry the balls until golden brown.

    6

    Drain the excess oil on paper towels. Serve warm with tomato sauce or a fresh salad.