Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Crispy Rice Ball Stuffed in Flavoured Veg & Non-Veg Fillings

Login to Save
7.5K views👍 280
Jen's Kitchen
Jen's Kitchen
16 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Jen's Kitchen to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Crispy Rice Balls

Cultural Context

Originating from Sicily, arancini are a beloved Italian street food made from leftover risotto. Traditionally filled with meat or cheese, they are coated in breadcrumbs and fried until crispy. These delightful rice balls are often served as appetizers or snacks, embodying the Italian spirit of resourcefulness and flavor. Today, variations abound worldwide, with many enjoying them as comfort food or party treats.

ItalianITappetizer
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup marinara sauce

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Mix cooked rice, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.

2

Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.

3

Roll each ball in flour to coat evenly.

4

Dip each ball in beaten eggs to ensure the breadcrumbs stick.

5

Roll the balls in breadcrumbs until fully coated.

6

Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

7

Fry the rice balls in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

8

Use a slotted spoon to remove the balls and drain on paper towels.

9

Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfrying

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

AranciniRice Croquettes
Local Name: Arancini

More Crispy Rice Balls Videos

(1 videos)

Similar Italian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)