Italian Arancini

Name: Italian Arancini
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: For the rice; 300g Arborio rice; 750ml chicken or vegetable broth; 1 pinch of saffron threads (optional, for colour and flavor); 40g grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; Salt (to taste); 2 tbsp butter; 150g ground beef or pork; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 200g canned crushed tomatoes; 50g frozen peas (optional); 100g mozzarella, cubed; Salt and pepper (to taste); 2 tbsp olive oil; For coating and frying; 100g all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, beaten; 150g breadcrumbs; Vegetable oil (for deep frying)