Arancini – a delicious Italian traditional treat
Course: Appetizers and Snacks, Featured, ItalianCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Hard6
servings380
kcal
The rice is then rolled into balls and stuffed with peas, mozzarella, and a cheese mix. The balls are then breaded and fried until crispy and golden brown. Arancini is a popular street food in Italy, where it is often enjoyed as a snack or a light meal. But it can also be served as an appetizer or a side dish. This tasty dish is a great way to surprise your family and guests with a delicious and authentic Italian treat that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Arborio rice 250 g (9 oz)
Parmesan cheese 40 g (1.4 oz)
1 onion
Butter 80 g (3 oz)
Beef 250 g (9 oz)
Peas 100 g (3.5 oz)
Tomato paste 60 g (2 oz)
Mozzarella cheese 125 g (4.5 oz)
Cheese mix 50 g (2 oz)
Basil
1 Egg
Flour 59 g (2 oz)
Vegetable broth 400 ml (13.5 oz)
Olive oil 100 g (3.5 oz)
Deep-frying oil 1 liter (34 oz)
Breadcrumbs 180 g (6.35 oz)
Directions
- Saute the (green) onion in olive oil until golden brown (7-8 minutes)
- Add vegetable broth and half of the butter
- Add rice, salt and cook until “al dente” (about 15 minutes)
- Put the rice on a flat surface, add Parmesan cheese on top, wait until the rice has cooled completely
- Fry the onion and carrot on another half of the butter until golden brown
- Add the minced meat to the mixture and fry until it turns brown, add salt and pepper
- Add peas and tomato paste, fry for about 2 minutes
- Just a minute before finishing frying, add basil leaves. Put the finished filling in a separate container.
- Cut the mozzarella into small cubes
- Spread the cooled rice evenly on the palm of your hand, form a hole inside and put the minced meat in it, then put mozzarella and grated cheese on top, cover the hole with rice to get a perfect sphere. Repeat for other spheres
- When the rice balls are ready, put them in the refrigerator for 4 hours, preferably overnight. They should harden to avoid cracks when frying later on.
- Mix water with flour in a separate bowl. Set aside
- In another bowl, beat the egg
- Take a rice ball, dip it in a mixture of flour and water, then roll it in bread crumbs, dip the ball in an egg and roll again in bread crumbs. Do the same with the rest
- Deep fry them until golden brown. (about 5-7 minutes)
