Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Top Ever Arancini, crispy Italian rice balls filled with gooey mozzarella and seasoned to perfection. These bite-sized delights combine creamy Arborio rice with rich Parmesan cheese, creating a flavor experience that takes you straight to Italy. Perfect as an appetizer or a comforting dish, arancini are easy to prepare and sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup flour for coating
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Stir in Arborio rice, reduce heat, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix cooked rice with Parmesan cheese and beaten egg until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into balls around a cube of mozzarella.
- Set up bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs. Roll each ball in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry arancini until golden brown on all sides.
- Serve hot with warmed marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 arancini (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg