RICE BALLS – ARANCINI – Sarafino

Ingredients

• 5 cups chicken stock
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup finely diced ham or prosciutto , about 3 ounces
• 2 cups arborio rice
• 1 cup dry white wine
• ½ teaspoon sea salt , plus more for seasoning
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1 cup grated Grana Padano, or Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 10 basil leaves, chopped
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into cubes, (you’ll need about 24 cubes)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs
• 2 larges eggs
• Virgin Olive Oil , for frying