Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish for your next party or snack? Try making Arancini Balls! These crispy and flavorful rice balls are a popular Italian appetizer that your guests will love. Here's how to make them:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of Arborio rice- 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth- 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese- 4 eggs- 1 cup of breadcrumbs- 1 cup of all-purpose flour- 1 cup of mozzarella cheese- 1/2 cup of frozen peas- 1/2 cup of diced ham or pancetta- Salt and pepper to taste- Vegetable oil for frying
Directions:
1. In a large pot, bring the broth to a boil. Add the Arborio rice and stir until fully coated. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
2. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese and 2 beaten eggs. Let the mixture cool for 10-15 minutes.3. In a separate bowl, beat the remaining 2 eggs. In another bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and flour together.
4. Once the rice mixture is cool, add the mozzarella cheese, frozen peas, and diced ham or pancetta. Stir until well combined.5. Using your hands, form the mixture into golf ball-sized balls.
6. Dip each ball into the beaten eggs, then the breadcrumb and flour mixture.7. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F. Fry the balls in batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
8. Remove the balls from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.9. Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
Conclusion:
This Arancini Balls recipe is a crowd-pleaser that's easy to make and perfect for any occasion. The combination of the creamy risotto filling and crispy breadcrumb coating is sure to be a hit with your guests. Serve them up at your next party or enjoy them as a tasty snack. Either way, these Arancini Balls are sure to impress!
