Name: ARANCINI / ITALIAN CHEESY RICE BALLS recipe by Shobha Keshwani at BetterButter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Cooked rice 1 cup; Roasted shredded and diced chicken 1/2 cup; Green peas (boiled) 1/2 cup; Italian parsley (chopped) 1/4 cup; Olive oil 2 tbsps; Onion (finely chopped) 1/2 cup; Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup; Mozzarella cheese small cubes (as needed); (For coating and frying); All purpose flour 1/2 cup; Bread crumbs 1 cup; Eggs 2 (beaten); Oil for frying

ABOUT ARANCINI / ITALIAN CHEESY RICE BALLS RECIPE

Arancini is a very popular Italian snack. Creamy rice balls stuffed with a piece of gooey cheese are a delight to munch when served immediately out from the frying pan. Traditionally some ham is also added along with green peas but I added chicken instead.

Ingredients Serving: 6

Cooked rice 1 cup
Roasted shredded and diced chicken 1/2 cup
Green peas (boiled) 1/2 cup
Italian parsley (chopped) 1/4 cup
Olive oil 2 tbsps
Onion (finely chopped) 1/2 cup
Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup
Mozzarella cheese small cubes (as needed)
(For coating and frying)
All purpose flour 1/2 cup
Bread crumbs 1 cup
Eggs 2 (beaten)
Oil for frying

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a pan and saute the onions.
When they turn translucent, tip in the diced chicken.
Next add the boiled green peas.
Add the cooked rice and parsley. Stir to combine everything.
Allow it to cool a little bit and add the grated cheese and mix well.
Now divide the mixture into 8 equal portions or depending the size of the balls you want to make. Take a portion of the mixture in your palm, flatten it and place a piece of mozzarella cheese.
Seal it well and make a smooth ball. Prepare all the balls in the same way.
Spread the flour and bread crumbs in two flat plates. Roll each ball first in the dry flour.
Then dip into the egg and coat with bread crumbs. Prepare all the balls in the manner before you start frying.
Heat oil in a pan, lower the heat and fry the rice balls carefully.
Fry them evenly turning them until they are golden brown in colour. Serve immediately with a sauce or dip of your choice.

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