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Arancini: A Delightful Italian Rice Ball Recipe
Arancini, also known as Sicilian rice balls, are a delectable Italian dish that combines the flavors of aged provolone, prosciutto, and risotto. These bite-sized treats are perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as a satisfying snack.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked risotto
- 1/2 cup grated aged provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped prosciutto
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked risotto, provolone cheese, and prosciutto. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the risotto mixture and shape it into a ball. Repeat this process until all the risotto mixture is used up.
- Place the flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs in three separate shallow dishes.
- Roll each rice ball in the flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with the panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully place the rice balls in the skillet and fry them until they are golden brown on all sides.
- Remove the arancini from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the arancini hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce or pesto.
Tips:
- For a vegetarian version of arancini, omit the prosciutto and use a vegetable-based risotto.
- If you don't have any leftover risotto, you can also use freshly cooked rice. Just make sure to let it cool completely before shaping it into balls.
- Arancini can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or air fryer.