How to make italian arancini / Fried rice balls

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter texture.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

Prepare saffron rice according to your recipe and let cool completely.

Once cooled, mix in diced mozzarella cheese.

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

Roll each ball in flour mixture, coating evenly.

Dip the floured balls into a mixture of water and salt, allowing excess to drip off.

Roll the balls in bread crumbs until fully coated.

Heat oil in a deep pot over medium heat until shimmering.

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

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

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