Arancini (Italian Rice Balls)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    16

  • Calories

    401 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Arancini (Italian Rice Balls)

These Arancini Italian rice balls are nothing short of amazing. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and loaded with meat and cheese. 

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Ingredients

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  • 3 cups rice
  • pounds shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ pound ham finely diced
  • ¼ pound pepperoni finely diced
  • ¼ pound salami finely diced
  • ¼ cup dried parsley
  • ¼ pound Romano cheese grated
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for caoting
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • vegetable oil for frying
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Instructions

  1. Cook the rice according to the package directions.
  2. Allow rice to cool completely.
  3. Place the ham, pepperoni, salami, and mozzarella in a food processor.
  4. Process until the meats and cheese are ground together.
  5. Place the meat mixture, rice, parsley, and Romano cheese in a bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  6. Roll the rice mixture into balls about 1½-inch in size.
  7. Set up a breading station with 3 shallow containers.
  8. Place flour in the first container, beaten egg in the second container, and breadcrumbs in the third container.
  9. Roll each ball in flour.
  10. Dip the floured balls in the beaten egg.
  11. Dip the egg-coated balls in the bread crumbs.
  12. Put at least 3 inches of oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot.
  13. Heat oil to 350 degrees.
  14. Deep fry the rice balls a few at a time until golden brown. Do not over-crowd the fryer.
  15. Drain the fried rice balls on a wire rack.

Notes

  • Serve arancini with marinara sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 401kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 733mg (31%) Potassium 175mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0g (0%) Vitamin A 290IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 286mg (29%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 401 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 401kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 733mg 31%
Potassium 175mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0g 0%
Vitamin A 290IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 286mg 29%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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