Sicilian arancini | epicuriantime.com

Ingredients

• 10 1/2 ounces short-grain rice (Vialone Nano, Carnaroli, or Arborio)
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed saffron
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 3 oz unsalted butter
• Fine sea salt (to taste)
• Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/3 cup yellow onion (about 1/2 small, finely chopped)
• 3 tablespoons carrot (finely chopped)
• 3 tablespoons celery (finely chopped)
• 3 ounces ground beef
• 3 ounces ground pork
• 2 tablespoons dry red wine
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1 cup tomato purée (passata di pomodoro)
• 1/3 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
• Optional: 4.4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (diced)
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup water
• Pinch salt
• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• 2 inches vegetable oil (for frying)