Description
A quick and easy appetizer perfect to be served as a snack, quick bite, or a complete meal on its own, these Arancini (AKA Stuffed Rice Ball) is kicked up a notch with fantastic seasoning and Smoked Mozzarella.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Sushi Rice
- 1 cup Arborio Rice
- 1/4 cup Chicken Stock
- 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro
- 1/2 lb Smoked Mozzarella Cheese Block
- 3 Large Organic Eggs
- 1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Basil Flakes
- 2 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Sage
- 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
- 1 tsp Himalayan Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
For the Pesto Ranch Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Ranch
- 1 tbsp Basil Pesto
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1/2 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook both types of rice according to its instructions.
- Chop your fresh smoked mozzarella into small cubes and set to the side.
- Remove the stems from the cilantro leaves and chop into fine pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, chicken stock, 1 egg, cilantro, paprika, basil flakes, oregano, sage, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, Himalayan salt, and black pepper. Mix together well and allow to cool.
- Add breadcrumbs, Panko and Parmesan cheese into a large bowl. Add remaining (2) eggs in a separate bowl. Whisk.
- Form balls by taking a handful of rice (enough to fit in the ball of your hand), flatten to the size of the palm of your hand, then add a smoked mozzarella block to the middle of the rice ball. Form into ball and covering cheese completely.
- Dip the rice ball into the egg mixture, then into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Add oil to pan and heat pan to medium heat. Fry the rice balls for 2 to 3 minutes each side and remove from heat.
- For the sauce, add all ingredients into a bowl and whisk together until smooth.
Notes
Add cold water to a bowl to use for your hands to keep the rice from sticking while forming the balls.
Feel free to adjust the size of the rice ball (the overall size and/or ratio of rice to mozzarella cheese block) to your preference.
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fry
- Cuisine: Sicilian
Nutrition
- Calories: 559
- Sugar: 2.7g
- Sodium: 538mg
- Fat: 17.4g
- Carbohydrates: 76.9g
- Fiber: 3.1g
- Protein: 21.8g
- Cholesterol: 133mg
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