Description
Arancini, the irresistible Italian rice balls, bring together creamy risotto and gooey cheese, all wrapped in a crispy golden crust. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights, these delightful bites are sure to impress your guests with their rich flavors and beautiful presentation. Follow this easy recipe to make restaurant-quality Arancini right in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Vegetable oil for frying (enough for deep frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the risotto by simmering broth in a saucepan. In another pot, sauté onions in butter until translucent, then add Arborio rice and toast lightly. Gradually stir in broth until creamy.
- Once cooked, let the risotto cool slightly before mixing in Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
- Form golf ball-sized portions of risotto around a cube of mozzarella.
- Set up a breading station: dip each ball first in flour, then egg wash, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C) and fry the balls until golden brown (about three minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg