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Aranchini Balls Recipe
How to make Aranchini BallsImage Credit: Breakin Brew
Arancini Balls are crispy Italian rice balls stuffed with cheese and vegetables, and deep-fried until golden brown. Serve hot with your favorite dip and enjoy!
- Total Cook Time 40 mins
- Prep Time 20 mins
- Cook Time 20 mins
- Recipe Servings20
- Easy
Ingredients of Aranchini Balls
- 180g arborio rice
- 30 ml olive oil
- 30 g chopped garlic
- 50 g chopped onions
- 10 ml white wine
- 600 g cheese mix
- 0.6 g chilli flakes
- 0.4 g dried oregano
- 0.4 g dried rosemary
- 6 g aromatic seasoning
- 360 g water
- 50 g cheese sauce
- 40 g fresh cream
- Refined oil, for fryng
- Fry batter, for dipping
- Bread crumbs, for coating
How to Make Aranchini Balls
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In a large saucepan, sauté chopped onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent. Add arborio rice and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.
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If using wine, pour it into the pan. Cook until mostly evaporated. Add aromatic seasoning, rosemary, and oregano one at a time, stirring frequently. Allow liquid to be absorbed before adding more. Continue until the rice is cooked (approximately 18-20 minutes).
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Once rice is cooked, stir in cheese sauce, aromatic seasoning, and cream until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the mixture to cool.
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Once the rice mixture is cool, take a portion (10g) and shape it into a ball. Flatten slightly to make a disc shape. Make an indentation in the center of each ball and place a small amount of cheese mix (10g) in the center. Close the rice around the cheese, forming a ball.
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Dip each rice ball into homemade fry batter and then roll in breadcrumbs, ensuring even coating. Fry the aranchini in portions until golden brown and crispy on the outside (approximately 2-3 minutes per portion).
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Remove aranchini with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve the aranchini balls hot, optionally with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.