Traditional Italian Arancini Balls Recipe

Name: Traditional Italian Arancini Balls
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 200 g Risotto rice; 1 Onion; 2 Garlic cloves; 200 ml Tomato sauce; 100 g Frozen peas; 150 g Mozzarella; 100 g Plain flour; 2 Eggs; 150 g Breadcrumbs; 1 l Vegetable oil

These delicious deep-fried risotto balls filled with a delightful mix of mozzarella, peas and tomato sauce is an Italian classic perfect for your dinner party.

medium

01:30

METHOD

Step 1.
Prepare the risotto rice according to packet instructions, set aside to cool
Step 2.
In a pan, sauté onions and garlic until translucent
Step 3.
Add the tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes
Step 4.
Combine the cooled risotto, sautéed onions, garlic, tomato sauce, peas and mozzarella
Step 5.
Shape the mixture into balls, about the size of a golf ball
Step 6.
Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and another with breadcrumbs
Step 7.
Roll each ball in the flour, dip in the egg, and then coat in breadcrumbs
Step 8.
Deep fry the balls until golden brown
Step 9.
Set on a paper towel to drain excess oil
Step 10.
Serve hot and enjoy