Description
Delight your taste buds with these crispy and cheesy Arancini Rice Balls. A classic Italian appetizer made with Arborio rice, gooey mozzarella, and tangy marinara sauce – fried to perfection!
Ingredients
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Rice Balls:
- 2 cups cooked Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (cut into small cubes)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Breading:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg (beaten)
Other:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Rice Mixture: Combine Arborio rice, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Form Rice Balls: Flatten a portion of the mixture, add mozzarella and marinara, enclose and roll into balls.
- Breading Station: Set up flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
- Bread and Fry: Coat each rice ball in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. Fry until golden brown.
- Serve: Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheeses like fontina or provolone for varied flavors.
- For convenience, freeze shaped rice balls before breading and frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rice ball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
