Arancini are a delicious Italian dish made with rice, meat, and cheese. They are perfect for a party or as a main course. This recipe makes eight large arancini.
Ingredients
- 1 cup risotto rice
- 1/2 cup chicken or beef broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cooked chicken or beef
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Method
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees C.
- In a medium saucepan, cook rice in broth over medium heat until tender and all liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, chicken or beef, mozzarella cheese, and egg. Season with salt and pepper.
- Shape mixture into eight 3-inch balls. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Roll arancini in bread crumbs to coat.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add arancini and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes.
Potential changes & improvements
There are many potential changes and improvements that can be made to this recipe. For example, you could try using different types of cheese or meat. You could also add vegetables to the rice mixture. Another idea is to coat the arancini in bread crumbs and then deep fry them.
What other food it works well with
Arancini goes well with a variety of other foods. Try serving it with a salad or some bread. It also goes well with pasta or rice.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake people make when making arancini is not cooking the rice long enough. Be sure to cook the rice until it is tender and all of the liquid has been absorbed.
Nutritional Information
This recipe contains chicken or beef, cheese, egg, bread crumbs, and olive oil. It is high in protein and fat. It is also high in carbohydrates. There are no known allergens in this recipe.