Back to RecipesItalian Arancini (Fried Rice Balls)
Sicily's greatest street food — golden, crispy fried rice balls filled with ragù and mozzarella (or spinach and ricotta), with a crunchy breadcrumb exterior that gives way to a creamy, risotto-like interior. The perfect use for leftover risotto.
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12
Cuisine
Italian
Rating
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Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
50 min
Ingredients
- 600g cold risotto (arborio rice, Parmesan, butter)
- For filling: 150g beef ragù + 100g mozzarella, cubed
- For breading: 2 eggs beaten, 150g breadcrumbs
- Oil for deep frying
- Marinara sauce to serve
Instructions
- 1
Take a handful of cold risotto. Flatten in your palm.
- 2
Place a small amount of ragù and a cube of mozzarella in the center.
- 3
Close the rice around the filling, forming a ball. Squeeze firmly.
- 4
Dip in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- 5
Deep fry at 180°C for 4–5 minutes until deep golden.
- 6
Drain on paper towels.
- 7
Serve hot with marinara sauce.
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