Description
Delicious and crispy Arancini Rice Balls stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese, ham, and peas, coated in breadcrumbs and fried to perfection. A perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Arancini Rice Balls:
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup ham, finely diced (about 3 oz)
- 2 cups Jasmine rice, un-rinsed
- 1 cup Chardonnay (dry white wine)
- 5 cups chicken broth or stock (hot)
- 1 tsp salt (plus more to sprinkle fried arancini)
- 1 cup frozen peas, fully thawed
- 1/3 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 24 (1/2-inch) cubes
For Breading/ Frying:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs, beaten with a fork
- 1 1/2 cups Italian bread crumbs
- Oil for frying, vegetable, canola, or grapeseed oil
Instructions
- Saute Onions and Ham: In a Dutch oven, saute onions until soft, add ham until golden.
- Cook Rice: Add rice, wine, and broth; simmer until liquid is absorbed.
- Finish Rice Mixture: Stir in peas, parsley, and cheeses; form rice balls with mozzarella centers.
- Bread and Fry: Dredge balls in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs; fry until golden brown.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and serve warm with marinara.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add minced garlic or herbs to the rice mixture.
- Make sure the oil is at the correct temperature for frying to ensure a crispy exterior.
- These rice balls can be made ahead and fried just before serving for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rice ball
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
