Arancini
Description
The dish is simple and quick to prepare. "Arancini" means "small orange" in Italian. Indeed, when you fry the rice balls in breadcrumbs, they turn golden, resembling little oranges. Arancini are a traditional Sicilian appetizer. But they're so filling and delicious that I serve them as a main course. Give them a try!
Instructions
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Step 1
Let's start by preparing the rice. Place the chicken broth over heat and add the butter.
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Step 2
When the broth comes to a boil, add the rice.
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Step 3
Put the cooked rice in a colander and drain off the water.
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Step 4
Now we will prepare the meat filling for arancini. Sauté the ground beef in vegetable oil.
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Step 5
As soon as the minced meat is fried and changes color, add green peas and marinara sauce to it.
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Step 6
Simmer ground beef with green peas in marinara sauce for about 10 minutes, until the beef is fully cooked.
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Step 7
Set the meat filling aside. Now we'll prepare the rice dough. Beat four eggs into the cooked rice and add grated Parmesan cheese.
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Step 8
Mix everything well. Salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 9
In a bowl, beat two eggs, and pour the breadcrumbs onto a flat plate. Arrange all the bowls in a way that makes it convenient for you to shape and fry the arancini.
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Step 10
Take a small amount of rice dough, first roll it into a ball, then shape it into a flat pancake. Place a teaspoon of meat filling in the center of the pancake.
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Step 11
Carefully wrap the meat filling with the rice dough. Make sure the dough doesn't mix with the filling, forming neat rice balls.
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Step 12
First, dip the arancini in egg, then coat them in breadcrumbs. Fry the arancini on both sides until they turn golden brown.
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Step 13
Here are the wonderful arancini you'll get! You can serve them with tomato sauce.