Italian Rice Balls

Ingredients

• ***For the rice balls:***
• 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
• ***Optional, for serving:***
• parsley, to taste, chopped
• parmesan cheese, to taste, grated
• marinara sauce, to taste