Description
Crispy golden rice balls stuffed with mozzarella, served with a tangy marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix cooked rice, Parmesan, egg, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Take a spoonful of rice mixture, flatten it, and place a mozzarella cube in the center.
- Shape into a ball, ensuring the cheese is fully enclosed.
- Roll each ball in breadcrumbs until coated.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F.
- Fry rice balls in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Heat marinara sauce in a small saucepan.
- Serve arancini hot with marinara sauce on the side.
Notes
- Use cold rice for easier handling.
- For a crispier texture, double-coat with breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 arancini
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Arancini, rice balls, Italian appetizer, fried snacks, marinara sauce