Arancine (Rice Balls) from Mike's Deli - Bronx Little Italy | Arthur Avenue

Ingredients

• 4 Cups Italian (Arborio) white rice
• 1 packet saffron (.5 grams or .04 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• ½ tablespoon pepper
• ¼ pound grated pecorino cheese (1/2 cup)
• 1 ¼ pounds grated dry white mozzarella
• 10 large eggs
• Oil for deep frying
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ medium onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, diced
• ½ pound chopped meat
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• ¼ cup green peas
• 1-pound bread crumbs