Rice Balls
Looking for the perfect vegetarian appetizer? These golden, crispy rice balls, or arancini, are guaranteed to be a hit! Ready in just 50 minutes, this rice ball recipe is surprisingly easy to make at home and ideal as party food or a delightful start to any meal with friends. Get ready to enjoy these cheesy, homemade rice balls!
Dietary Information
Servings:
- 1
To prepare the rice balls, first cut the mozzarella into cubes 1 and let it drain in a fine-mesh colander for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, rinse the rice several times until the water is clear, then put it in a saucepan and add water to completely cover the rice 2. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally 3, until the rice has absorbed all the water.
- 2
Transfer it to a bowl, add the butter 4 and stir to melt it 5. Season with salt 6.
- 3
Add a pinch of pepper 7, the grated cheese 8 and an egg 9.
- 4
Stir to combine all the ingredients 10. Wash and dry some parsley, chop it with a knife 11 and add it to the rice. Stir again 12.
- 5
Take a handful of rice, put a cube of mozzarella in the center 13 and shape the meatball 14, repeat the same steps until the rice is finished. In a plate, break two eggs, add a pinch of salt and beat vigorously with a fork 15, arrange the flour and breadcrumbs in other plates.
- 6
Pass the meatballs first in the egg 16, then in the flour 17, again in the egg 18 and finally in the breadcrumbs. During these steps, make sure the entire surface of the meatballs is covered with the breading.
- 7
Arrange the meatballs in a plate until the ingredients are finished, you will get about 15 19. Heat the peanut oil to 150°C, dip the meatballs, a few at a time, remove them with a slotted spoon when they are golden brown 20 and put them on a sheet of absorbent paper to remove the excess oil. The rice balls are ready to be enjoyed 21.
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