Mainly eaten in Italy.

Arancini

Arancine di riso

Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, these Sicilian rice balls are filled with rich ragu and melting mozzarella.

195 min Medium 12 servings
Eredeti Arancini Recept: Szicíliai Ropogós Rizsgolyók
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Ingredients

12 pieces
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Rice

Ragu

Filling

Coating

Frying

Method

  1. Cook the rice

    Cook the rice in the saffron-infused stock until done, then remove from the heat and stir in the butter and Parmesan. Spread out and leave to cool completely.

    20 min
  2. Make the ragu

    Fry the onion and minced beef in the olive oil, add the peas and passata, then simmer until thick.

    25 min
  3. Shape the balls

    Flatten a portion of cold rice in your palm, place a spoonful of ragu and a cube of mozzarella in the centre, then shape into a ball.

    15 min
  4. Coat

    Roll the balls first in a thin flour and water paste or in flour, then in the egg, and finally in the breadcrumbs.

    10 min
  5. Fry

    Fry the rice balls in hot, deep oil until golden brown and crisp, then drain on kitchen paper.

    10 min
Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (12 pieces)1 pieces
Energy5 195 kcal433 kcal
Fat165 g14 g
of which saturates70 g5,8 g
Carbohydrates715 g60 g
Protein193 g16 g
Fibre31 g2,6 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Not included: sunflower oil. Calculated with approximate data: rice, onion, mozzarella. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Contains: gluten, milk, egg

May contain: celery (depends on the exact product used)

For sensitive digestion: onion, peas, mozzarella (lactose), flour, breadcrumbs (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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