Mozzarella Arancini (Stuffed Rice Balls)

Name: Mozzarella Arancini (Stuffed Rice Balls)
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. chopped oil-packed Calabrian chiles from a jar; 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1½ tsp. finely grated lemon zest; 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice; ½ small garlic clove, finely grated; 3½ cups low-sodium homemade chicken stock or store-bought broth; 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 cup carnaroli or arborio rice; 1½ tsp. kosher salt, plus more; ½ cup dry white wine; 2 oz. finely grated Parmesan (about 1 cup); ¼ cup heavy cream; 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest; 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more; 3 oz. low-moisture mozzarella, cut into ⅓" pieces; 2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); ½ cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs; Canola oil (for frying; about 6 cups); A deep-fry thermometer

Instructions

To make this Sicilian cheese-filled rice balls recipe, you first have to make risotto, then use the risotto to make cheese-stuffed balls, then coat them with breadcrumbs and deep-fry them. It’s a labor of love that will make other people love you, which is reason enough to give this recipe a try.

Updated at: Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:18:37 GMT