Arancini Recipe

 What is the Arancini Recipe?

Arancini are traditional Sicilian snacks made with leftover risotto rice, stuffed with cheese or meat, and then deep-fried to a golden crisp. Here's a recipe for making arancini:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups leftover risotto
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 oz. mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions:

1.     In a large mixing bowl, combine the leftover risotto with the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well until the cheese is evenly distributed.

2.     Take a small handful of the risotto mixture and form it into a ball about the size of a golf ball. Use your fingers to make a small indentation in the center of the ball, and place a small cube of mozzarella cheese inside. Use your fingers to close the ball around the cheese, making sure it is completely covered.

3.     Repeat the process until all the risotto mixture is used up. You should have around 12-15 balls.

4.     In three separate bowls, set up a station for breading the arancini. Place the flour in one bowl, the beaten eggs in another, and the breadcrumbs in the third.

5.     Roll each arancini ball in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it in the beaten eggs, making sure it is completely coated, then roll it in the breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to make sure the crumbs adhere.

6.     In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F. Carefully drop the arancini balls into the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

7.     Remove the arancini with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Serve hot and enjoy!

Optional: You can serve arancini with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.