Author: Marko Balašević
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minutes
Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
Learn how to cook "Arancini - breaded Italian rice balls with bacon and mozzarella". Delicious recipe.
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Method of preparation:
Pour the broth into a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Then pour the rice and reduce the heat. Let the beans cook for 15 minutes (until al dante), without putting a lid on the dish.
Drain the remaining liquid and pour the rice into a pan and distribute an even layer of it. When cool enough, refrigerate overnight.
Bake the bacon in a pan and chop finely. Turn the mozzarella into cubes, chop the basil.
Transfer the cold rice to a deep bowl and add 3 eggs, grated Parmesan cheese and stir. Prepare a container with water in which to wet your hands when forming the balls.
Take a handful of rice, make a hollow in the middle and put a cube of mozzarella, a little basil and bacon. Cover the stuffing with more rice and shape into a ball.
Continue in the same way, and arrange the shaped arancini in a tray.
Pour the flour into a bowl, beat the remaining 3 eggs in a separate bowl and place the rusks in a plate.
Roll the rice balls in flour, then dip them in the eggs, finish the breading with breadcrumbs and fry the appetizer in very hot oil.
About 4 minutes are needed, and the fat should completely cover the currents.
When the coating turns golden, remove the rice temptation from the oil using a slotted spoon.
Arrange on a tray, the bottom of which you have covered with paper (its role is to absorb unnecessary fat).
Serve with marinara sauce.
Enjoy your meal!