Arancini Sicilian Rice Balls Recipe

 

GIOVANNA MAKES ARANCINI

SICILIAN RICE BALLS

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RECIPE :

Rice Mixture:

2 cups Italian Arborio rice, or American Carolina rice, or Japanese rice, cooked and drained

2 eggs

1 cup grated Caciocavallo or Pecorino-Romano cheese 

 

Fillings:

1 cup ragú or meat sauce

1/2 of a  10 oz package frozen tiny peas, thawed

1 lb fresh ricotta cheese

8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes

 

Assembly:

1 cup flour

1 cup water

2 cups unflavored bread crumbs

3 cups canola, vegetable or olive oil for deep frying