Arancini! Easy Leftover Rice Recipes (Italian Style)

Name: Arancini! Easy Leftover Rice Recipes (Italian Style)
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 cups (400g) cooked leftover rice (white, brown, or risotto – day-old rice works best!); 1 cup (120g) grated Parmesan cheese, finely grated; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; ½ cup (50g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dredging; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 4 ounces (115g) fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes; Vegetable oil, for frying (about 3 cups/700ml); 1 cup (85g) plain breadcrumbs (Panko or Italian seasoned); 1/4 cup (30g) grated parmesan cheese; Your favourite Marinara sauce or Arrabbiata sauce for dipping

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Turn leftover rice into golden, crispy Arancini! These Italian rice balls with mozzarella are the bee's knees. A family fave & easy to make! Get the recipe now!

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Ingredients

2 cups (400g) cooked leftover rice (white, brown, or risotto – day-old rice works best!)
1 cup (120g) grated Parmesan cheese, finely grated
1 large egg, lightly beaten
½ cup (50g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dredging
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces (115g) fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes
Vegetable oil, for frying (about 3 cups/700ml)
1 cup (85g) plain breadcrumbs (Panko or Italian seasoned)
1/4 cup (30g) grated parmesan cheese
Your favourite Marinara sauce or Arrabbiata sauce for dipping