How To Make Italian Arancini | Cheesy Fried Rice Balls | Leftover Risotto

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.

Use leftover risotto from last night's dinner to make arancini.

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

Fry the rice balls in a deep pot until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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