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Fried Italian Rice Balls Recipe
The first time I tried Arancini, or Italian rice balls, was at a friends house for dinner one night. I immediately wanted to know how to make them so I started scrolling through Pinterest to find something similar. I came across a recipe Rocco DiSpirito used to make “unfried Rice Balls” or Arancini.
His version might be a little healthier, but my version tasted so good, I think it was worth the few extra calories! I present you with Fried Italian Rice Balls Recipe!
I wanted a recipe that would have my guests screaming for more! I like to think that I was able to achieve this because after the family “taste tested” them, they were nearly gone. I also needed a recipe that wouldn’t leave me in the kitchen all-day.
How to make Fried Italian Rice Balls Recipe
The holiday frenzy often leaves everyone rushing home with little time to put together a meal, not to mention a Holiday party, that will please everyone. Minute® Rice is quick and easy to prepare and is a great pantry staple.
I like using Minute® White Rice because you can have great-tasting, fluffy white rice in just 5 minutes. It’s easy to prepare and is the foundation to any wholesome meal.
You start by mixing the Minute® White Rice, egg, parmesan and italian seasoning together in a bowl by hand.
Form each Rice Ball by taking a small portion of the mixture, squeezing it firmly and stuffing one cube of mozzarella inside each ball.
Fry until Golden Brown.
Hope you enjoy this Fried Italian Rice Balls Recipe!
Fried Italian Rice Balls Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups Minute® White Rice cooked, cooled
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 3 eggs
- Small cubes of fresh mozzarella
- Italian Seasoning {to taste}
- Italian-style breadcrumbs, for dipping
- Cornstarch, for dipping
- Oil, for frying
- 1 cup store-bought or homemade marinara sauce
Instructions
- Combine the rice, Parmesan, Italian Seasoning and 1 egg in a medium bowl and use your hands to thoroughly combine the mixture.
- Form each Rice Ball by taking a small portion of the mixture, squeezing it firmly and stuffing one cube of mozzarella inside each ball. Repeat this process to form 8 of them.
- Whisk together the remaining 2 eggs.
- Dust the rice balls with cornstarch and then roll in egg and then in breadcrumbs.
- Heat the oil in a deep pan and fry the rice balls, a few at a time until golden.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried rice balls from the pan and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Repeat the frying process with the remaining rice balls.
- Serve the Fried Italian Rice Balls warm with a side of warm marinara sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 222Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 330mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 7g
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