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When I lived in Boston, Mass I was reminded every day when I left work how close I was to the north end. For many people who are wondering what the north end is, its pretty much mini Italy! From the heavenly cannoli’s at Mikes pastry’s to the mom and pop restaurants that would make the fresh pasta everyday and the mouth watering burata you could drool over. I fell in love with the italian cuisine, because not only is every thing served with extra cheese on top and also because wine is served with every meal. I’m only kidding, well may be not about the wine, but I really do love how Italian dishes are made with simple but wholesome ingredients to fill any plate up with so much aromatics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you must know something about me, I’m pretty much a huge sucker for anything fried or cheesy, but come on who isn’t? These cheesy arancini (rice balls) are the perfect appetizers for any party, event or even just because. Arancini is known as “adult mozzarella sticks”, but these crispy, deep fried Italian balls of rice are oozing with the ooey-gooey mozzarella cheese filling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re sensitive to carbs or even cheese, you may want to look away because these arancini balls are what dreams are made of!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cheesy Arancini (Stuffed Rice Balls)<\/h2>\n
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If you must know something about me, I\u2019m pretty much a huge sucker for anything fried or cheesy, but come on who isn\u2019t? These cheesy arancini (rice balls) are the perfect appetizers for any party, event or even just because. Arancini is known as \u201cadult mozzarella sticks\u201d, but these crispy, deep fried Italian balls of rice are oozing with the ooey-gooey mozzarella cheese filling. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>40 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time<\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>50 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>Appetizer, entree, Main Course<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>Italian<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
Servings: <\/span>6<\/span><\/div>\n\n
Author: <\/span>Sweta Patel<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h3>
  • 3&\u00bd<\/span> cups<\/span> vegetable broth<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> cups<\/span> panko bread crumbs<\/span> Japanese breadcrumbs<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> cup<\/span> arborio rice <\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> cup<\/span> finely grated parmesan<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> cup<\/span> low moisture mozzarella <\/span> cut into little cubes<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bd<\/span> cup<\/span> flour<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bd<\/span> cup<\/span> dry white wine<\/span> any white cooking wine<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bc<\/span> cup<\/span> heavy cream<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> med<\/span> onion<\/span> chopped<\/span><\/li>
  • 5<\/span> cups<\/span> oil<\/span> for frying<\/span><\/li>
  • 4<\/span> garlic cloves <\/span> minced<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> eggs<\/span><\/li>
  • 4<\/span> tbsp<\/span> butter<\/span> divided<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> tsp<\/span> salt<\/span> to taste<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> tsp<\/span> black pepper<\/span> to taste<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n

    Instructions<\/h3>
    • In a medium pot over medium to low heat, bring the vegetable stock to a simmer.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Next in a large pot, heat the butter and add the finely chopped onion. Once onion is translucent (4-5 mins, add the garlic and cook. Stirring constantly, until softened but not brown. Stir in the rice and season with salt. Stirring often until the grains turn translucent around the edges about 3 mins. <\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Add the wine and cook, stirring often until the pan is almost dry about 2 mins. Slowly ladle in 1 cup warm stock, bring to a simmer and cook. Stir often until the liquid is absorbed. This takes about 5-7 mins. <\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Add the remaining 1 1\/2 cups of broth stirring yet again. You will start to see the rice is almost fully cooked because the liquid is mostly absorbed. (9-11) mins.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Once its cooked, remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan,cream,pepper and butter. Season the risotto with more salt if needed. Spread the risotto in an even layer on parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Chill at least for 30 mins or up to 4 hrs. Cover the risotto with plastic wrap after 1 hr so its doesn\u2019t develop skin. <\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Once risotto has cooled, scoop about 1\/4 cup risotto into your hands and form into a patty about 2 1\/2 in diameter (it doesn\u2019t have to be perfect!) Place 1-2 pieces of mozzarella in the center of the patty. Pinch and shape the risotto so it completely covers the cheese. Roll
      into 2\u2033 ball, repeat with remaining risotto and mozzarella. <\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Prep your breading station. Lightly beat the eggs in a shallow bowl, place flour and panko bread crumbs into separate shallow bowls also. Season all 3 bowls with salt and pepper. <\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Working one at a time,dredge balls in flour, shaking off excess drip back into bowl. Coat with panko, pressing gently to adhere. Transfer balls to a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for them for 10 mins while your oil heats up. <\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Once your oil is heated, carefully lower half of the rice balls into the oil an fry until deeply golden brown, 6-8 mins. Repeat with remaining rice balls and serve warm with dipping sauce.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n
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      Notes<\/h3>
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      • If you\u2019re able to make the risotto a few hours or even the day before, this will work in your favor as it can be refrigerated so that it sticks together more easily.<\/li>\n
      • I used Rao\u2019s marinara sauce and heated it up in a sauce pan, added pinch of sugar, Italian seasoning and some red crushed pepper. You can use your favorite store bought sauce or even make your own.<\/li>\n
      • Don\u2019t worry to much when your rice balls are not perfectly round, once they are chilled, they firm up and are easy to mold on last time before you fry them.<\/li>\n
      • I added dried oregano and parsley to my panko bread crumbs to give it a extra flavor boost. Don\u2019t be scared to season the the breadcrumbs, it will hold the flavor during the frying process.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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