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Rice arancini
Single dish

Arancini of rice

Arancini di riso

Traditional recipe

Rice balls with ragĂą or butter and ham, breaded and fried: the most loved Sicilian street food in the world.

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The arancini (arancini (in Palermo, with open controversy over the shape and type) are the most iconic street food in Sicily, with origins in the Arab domination of the 9th-11th centuries. The name derives from the shape and orange color that resembles an orange. The shape is the subject of a heated regional dispute: in Catania and the South-East they are conical (like the Etna volcano), in Palermo and the North-West they are spherical. The most common filling is ragĂą (in the South-East) or with butter and ham (in Palermo). Every Sicilian bar and fry shop has its own version: from the classic to the ragĂą, with pistachio, alla norma, with spinach and ricotta.

Instructions

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1

Cooking and creaming rice

Bring the broth to a boil and keep it warm. Pour in the rice. saucepan hot, toast it for 1 minute while stirring, then cook by adding the hot broth ladle by ladle. Stir regularly; finish cooking when the liquid is absorbed and the rice is al dente. Remove from the heat, vigorously stir with Parmigiano Reggiano and the two eggs beaten until obtained a mixture shiny and slightly sticky. Spread on baking pan to cool down.

2

Preparation of the filling ragĂą

Gently sauté finely sauté the onion in a little oil until sweet, add the meat and brown until golden; deglaze optionally with a little wine. Add the tomato passata and the peas, salt and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes until the sauce is thick and compact. Let it cool completely. ragù before using it.

3

Shaping and breading

Wet your hands and take 80–90g (3.17 oz) portions of rice; flatten in your palm, place a tablespoon Of ragù in the center and close, pressing until the dough forms a compact sphere. Dip in the beaten egg and coat in the breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere. For a firmer crust, chill for 15 minutes in the refrigerator and repeat the breading process.

4

Frying and serving

Heat plenty of seed oil to 170–180°C (356°F). Fry a few arancini at a time for 4–5 minutes, until golden brown and hissing regularly. Drain on paper towels, remove excess oil and transfer to the oven at 80°C (176°F) until ready to serve. Serve immediately for maximum contrast between the crispy exterior and creamy center.

Chef's Tips

The rice should be very firm and slightly sticky to hold its shape. Coat it with breadcrumbs twice if you want a thicker, crispier crust. Fry a few times. arancini at a time: do not overcrowd the skillet.

Ingredients

8
  • (14.11 oz) 400 g Carnaroli rice
  • For the filling ragĂą: (7.05 oz) 200 g of ground meat, peas, tomato, onion
  • (2.11 pt) 1 liter of meat broth
  • (2.12 oz) 60 g of Parmigiano Reggiano grated, 2 eggs
  • Seed oil for frying
  • For breading: 3 eggs, plenty of breadcrumbs

Can't find it in the US?

  • risotto riceMost US supermarkets

    Arborio rice

  • dry breadcrumbsMost US supermarkets

    Plain dry breadcrumbs

    Not seasoned Italian-style crumbs and not panko.

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