Leftover Rice Recipe 2 - Arancini
⭐️Arancini Italian rice balls
Ingredients
265 gms Cooked rice
1/2 cup Parmegiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
1 large whole egg
Salt to taste
Filling
2 processed cubes of cheese cut into 4
Ingredients to roll the rice balls into
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, seasoned with garlic powder and salt
1 large egg whites (beaten)
1/2 cups bread crumbs seasoned with garlic powder , pasta seasoning , red chilli flakes and salt
vegetable oil for deep frying
Method
take the cooked rice in a bowl , add in the grated Parmesan cheese and the egg . Add salt only if you have cooked the rice without salt
Method
Divide the mixture in equal portions and place the portions on a small tray.
Keep a small bowl filled with water close by and from time to time moisten your hands for easy rolling of the rice balls. This step will greatly minimize any fuss and mess when rolling the balls. Trust me and you can thank me later!
With moistened hands, grab a small quantity of the rice mixture and cup it in one hand. Use your other hand to flatten it slightly while making an indentation. Place a small square of cheese mixture in the middle. Close your hand, making a fist and gently roll into a ball.
Roll the rice balls, one at a time, first in the flour then in the egg whites and finely in the bread crumbs while turning to coat all over and place them back on a cookie sheet.
chill for 30 minutes.
Heat the vegetable oil in a dutch oven or a deep frying pan (the oil should measure about 2 inches deep)
Make sure there is enough oil in the pan to ensure they cook evenly and to avoid any from bursting.
Use a wire skimmer or a large slotted spoon to gently lower the rice balls into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd them.
Fry the rice balls for about 2 minutes or until golden brown and crispy all over
When ready, remove with the wire skimmer or your slotted spoon and place them on the prepared cookie sheet to drain.
Repeat with the remaining rice balls.
Serve while hot alongside a crispy salad or wth your favourite tomato sauce.
Happy Cooking
❤️ Girija
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