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Incredible Resepi Rice Balls (Arancini)

Rice Balls (Arancini)
Arancini are elegant, crispy bites of warm risotto with melting cheese centres. If desired, they can be further elevated by the addition of a drizzle of white truffle oil when stirring in the Parmesan. For convenience, make the risotto a day ahead.
Directions for: Rice Balls (Arancini)

Ingredients

Rice

2 cup water

1 tsp saffron, threads

1 cup arborio rice

cup grated romano cheese

2 Tbsp butter

1 egg

Meat Filling

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 small onion, finely, chopped

stalk celery, finely, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 pinch hot pepper flakes

3 oz ground beef

cup minced fresh parsley

cup frozen peas

tsp salt

tsp pepper

cup turkey stock

cup chicken stock

cup tomato, paste

2 egg

cup all purpose flour

1 cup herbed dry breadcrumbs

Cooking The Rice Balls

6 cup vegetable oil, for deep-frying

Directions

Rice

1. In large saucepan, bring water and saffron to boil.

2. Add rice; reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes or until tender but firm.

3. Add cheese and butter. Let cool completely.

4. Stir in egg; set aside.

Meat Filling

1. Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, celery, garlic and hot pepper flakes for about 5 minutes or until softened.

2. Add beef and cook, breaking up with spatula, for about 5 minutes or until no longer pink.

3. Stir in parsley, peas, salt and pepper.

4. Whisk together stock and tomato paste; stir into meat mixture and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes or until no liquid remains. Let cool completely.

5. In shallow dish, whisk eggs; set aside.

6. Divide rice mixture into 8 balls.

7. With fingers make indentation in each ball; fill with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of the meat mixture. Seal indentation.

8. Roll balls in flour; then in egg; then in bread crumbs. Set aside on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. (Make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.)

Cooking The Rice Balls

1. In large deep saucepan or deep fryer, heat oil over medium heat to 375F (190C).

2. Fry balls, in batches, for about 3 minutes or until golden and crispy.

3. Drain onto paper towel lined baking sheet.

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