Shortcut Arancini

Name: Shortcut Arancini
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 22
Ingredients: arborio rice; eggs; better than bouillon chicken base; garlic powder; onion powder; dried oregano; Parmesan Cheese; salt; pepper; Mozzarella Pearl; flour; italian bread crumbs; whisked eggs; vegetable oil

30 mins prepServes 22

This shortcut version of Arancini skips the traditional process of making risotto low and slow, utilizing cooked and cooled arborio rice instead. Simply add flavor and binders to the rice, form into balls with mozzarella in the center, and fry for delicious results that can be made ahead and frozen for gatherings.

22 servings

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1: Take a small scoop of cold rice and flatten it slightly in your palm. Put water on your hands to help everything come together.

2: Place a piece of mozzarella into the center and gently push rice around the mozzarella until a rice ball is formed with the cheese in the center.

3: Repeat until all the rice is used (makes approximately 18-22 balls).

4: Roll each ball into flour, shake off excess, then into egg and lastly coat completely in bread crumbs.

5: Place all breaded rice balls into the freezer to set for 10 minutes.

6: Heat vegetable oil over medium heat in a large deep skillet, enough to cover half of the balls.

7: Fry each ball for 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are evenly golden all around.

8: Place arancini onto a paper towel to soak any excess grease and sprinkle with flaked sea salt.

9: Serve with marinara or pesto for dipping.

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