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Arancine al burro : La ricetta originale (rosticceria siciliana)

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Arancini

Cultural Context

Originating from Sicily, Arancini are a beloved street food made from leftover risotto, often filled with cheese or meat. Traditionally served during festivals or as a snack, they reflect the resourcefulness of Italian cuisine. Today, variations abound globally, with fillings ranging from classic ragu to vegetarian options, making them a versatile favorite.

ItalianITSicilyappetizer
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500 g di riso
250 ml di latte
25 g di fecola
25 g di burro
noce moscata
sale
prosciutto
2 pugni di grana
150 g di acqua
150 g di farina 00

mozzarella

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil adds flavor and health benefits.

meat sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom ragout

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Mushroom ragout provides umami without meat.

1

Prepare the cold rice.

2

Make the dense béchamel by combining milk, starch, butter, nutmeg, and salt.

3

Add a generous amount of prosciutto and grated cheese to the béchamel.

4

Prepare the batter by mixing water and flour to a desired consistency.

5

Shape the rice and béchamel mixture into balls and coat them in the batter.

6

Fry the arancine until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Rice BallsSicilian Rice Balls
Local Name: Arancini

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