Arancini (Italian Rice Balls) | Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• ½ cup finely chopped celery
• 16-ounce can tomato paste
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• 3 teaspoons salt in all
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 6½ cups water in all
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 eggs
• ½ cup milk
• 4 cups plain or seasoned breadcrumbs
• oil for frying
• 5 cups of cooked sticky rice