Italian Rice Balls

Italian Rice Balls

heartlandcooking.com

Italian Rice Balls, or arancini, are the side dish (or snack) that's so hearty you might just want it for the main course! These golden, deep-fried rice balls are crisp on the outside and stuffed...

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Cooking tools:

  • Dutch oven
  • Pot
  • Stove
  • Spoon
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Deep-fry thermometer
  • Paper towel
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Plate
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup ham, finely diced
  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 5 cups chicken broth or stock, hot
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/3 cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 24 (1/2-inch) cubes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
  • neutral-flavored oil, to taste
  • parsley, to taste, chopped
  • parmesan cheese, to taste, grated
  • marinara sauce, to taste

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