The Best Sicilian Arancini Recipe

Name: The Best Sicilian Arancini Recipe
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 kg Arborio rice (about 4.5 cups); 10 cups chicken stock, (preferably homemade); 2 cups combination of grated parmigiano cheese and pecorino romano ( (or only parmesan if you prefer)); 3 large eggs, (lightly beaten); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, (finely chopped); 1 clove garlic, (minced); 1 1/2 cups white button mushrooms, (finely chopped ); 1/2 pound (225 grams) ground veal/beef/pork; 1/4 cup wine, (red or white); 2 cups tomato passata (tomato purée); salt and pepper, (to taste); 1 cup frozen peas; 5 large eggs, (lightly beaten); 2 1/2 cups unseasoned bread crumbs; 2 litres vegetable oil, ((or canola oil) for frying )

Instructions

Prep:1h 30minCook:1h 40min

This popular Sicilian street food is a family favourite. A crispy breaded coating, cheesy rice with a savoury meat sauce and peas filling, what's not to love!

Updated at: Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:12:51 GMT