Arancine ( diretta Santa Lucia)

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone is often less expensive and melts well.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Pecorino is a flavorful alternative at a lower cost.

Prepare vegetable broth and keep warm over low heat.

Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent.

Add mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in arborio rice and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly toasted.

Pour in broth gradually, stirring frequently until rice is al dente, about 18-20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before stirring in mozzarella, parmesan, and parsley.

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

Roll each ball in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally coat with bread crumbs.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F.

Fry arancini in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with lemon juice drizzled on top.

Cooking Techniques

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