3 Cheese Arancini {Rice Balls}
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These 3 Cheese Arancini {Rice Balls} were a staple in our home growing up. Perfectly cooked arborio rice mixed with 3 fabulous cheeses; mozzarella, ricotta & pecorino romano. They are then breaded and fried until golden brown and perfectly crisp.
Arancini require a handful of steps to make but they are all very simple steps that just take a little time. The arborio rice is cooked with water, garlic powder and butter until tender and all the water is absorbed. A couple tempered eggs are then stirred in along with fresh chopped parsley and the 3 cheeses. The mixture is scooped onto a lined baking sheet using a medium cookie or ice cream scoop. Pop into the refrigerator to cool, this makes them easy to handle. Once cooled they are rolled into balls and breaded with flour, egg then seasoned breadcrumbs. Deep fried until golden and crisp.
These are absolutely worth the time it takes to make them.The crisp breadcrumb coating then that cheesy flavorful arborio rice center… its wonderful! You can serve them as is or cut open and top with sauce and mozzarella, pop under a broiler to melt the cheese and enjoy!