Sicilian Rice Balls (Arancini)

Sicilian Rice Balls (Arancini)

4.3 29 ratings

Prep. 1 h

Total 3 h 5 min

18 pieces

Ingredients

Rice

water
1200 g
fine sea salt
1 tsp
risotto rice (e.g. Arborio, carnaroli)
400 g
unsalted butter diced
25 g
Parmesan cheese, grated (see tip)
80 g
medium egg
1
saffron powder
1 pinch

Ragù Sauce

onion quartered
40 g
olive oil
30 g
beef mince broken in pieces
100 g
tinned chopped tomatoes
200 g
fresh mushrooms sliced
30 g
tomato purée
1 Tbsp
fine sea salt
½ tsp
ground black pepper
1 pinch
frozen green peas
70 g

Rice Balls

medium eggs beaten
2
mozzarella drained, cut in 18 pieces
300 g
breadcrumbs
100 - 150 g
oil (e.g. sunflower, vegetable), for frying

Difficulty

medium

Nutrition per 1 piece

Protein 10.3 g

Calories 979.8 kJ / 234.2 kcal

Fat 10.2 g

Carbohydrates 24.5 g

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