Spaghetti dumplings
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. The recipe is related to Sicilian cuisine and is called "arancini." Arancini are usually made with rice, but the spaghetti version is just as delicious. You can prepare spaghetti balls right before serving or make them ahead of time. Simply after coating them in breadcrumbs, place the arancini in the freezer. When needed, just take them out and fry in hot oil. A tasty and filling lunch or dinner will be ready in just a few minutes. The dish is now ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
Place a pot of water on the stove. After it comes to a boil, add salt, turmeric, and spaghetti to taste. Cook until done, drain in a colander, then transfer to a rectangular dish and drizzle the spaghetti with vegetable oil.
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Step 3
As soon as the paste cools down, add the butter cut into cubes.
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Step 4
Mix the spaghetti with butter and add finely grated cheese (reserve a little for the filling) and egg yolks.
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Step 5
Mix everything again and cut the spaghetti with kitchen scissors. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
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Step 6
For the filling, cut onion into small cubes and sauté until soft. Add any meat mince.
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Step 7
Fry everything together, breaking up the meat clumps with a spatula. As soon as the meat turns white, add salt and spices to taste, pour in the tomato paste diluted in 25 ml of water, and continue cooking for another 2–3 minutes.
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Step 8
At the very end, add the green peas.
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Step 9
Once the filling is ready, let it cool down.
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Step 10
To make arancini, line the table with plastic wrap. I use a roasting bag. Spread the pasta into small flat patties. Place a little filling in the center, along with some diced cheese.
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Step 11
Cover the filling with the remaining spaghetti and gently shape them into balls, slightly smaller than a tennis ball, using your hands. Cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
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Step 12
Prepare a batter from flour, water, and salt. Mix it with a whisk until there are no lumps.
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Step 13
Take the croquettes out of the refrigerator and dip each one first in the batter, then coat in breadcrumbs. If you find they are not holding their shape well, first roll them in flour on all sides, and only then proceed with the batter and breadcrumbs.
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Step 14
Heat the vegetable oil for frying and fry the balls, 2-3 at a time, until golden brown. Then transfer them to a paper towel to remove excess oil.
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Step 15
The spaghetti kolobki are ready. It is best to serve immediately!
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Step 16
A crispy, delicious crust forms on top, while the inside is a tender filling of spaghetti, cheese, and ground meat. Delicious served with fresh vegetables or any sauce.