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  • Authentic Italian Rice Balls (Arancini)

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    Authentic Italian Rice Balls (Arancini)
    Prep: 30 min Cook: 30 min Servings: 1
    by ChaCha Can Cook
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    This recipe comes from Evelyn Cipriano who was a wonderful cook. She was very "Old School" Italian, and even made mozzarella cheese from scratch. The better the ingredients you use, the better the results. I made an "amped-up" version by adding sandwich pepperoni, procuito, provolone, & salami with Angus ground round. Fabulous! Enjoy!!!

    Ingredients

    • 2 C. Arborio rice (cooked according to package)
    • 1 1/4 lb. Ground round,
    • 1 C. Parmesan or romano cheese
    • Salt and Pepper to taste
    • 1 C. Italian Bread crumbs
    • Flour, for dredging
    • Eggs, for dredging
    • Canola oil, for frying
    • OPTIONAL~ chop in food processor~ 1/4 lb. sandwich pepperoni, 1/4 lb. salami, 1/4 lb. procuito, and shredded provolone.

    Directions

    1. Cook rice. Brown and drain meat. Combine rice, meat(s), cheese(s) and season with salt and pepper. Form into 1 inch balls.
    2. Set out 3 bowls for flour, egg wash and breadcrumbs.
    3. Heat oil on stove for frying.
    4. Roll balls into flour, then egg wash, then breadcrumbs.
    5. Cook in batches in oil until browned. Drain on paper towels.
    6. These can be served plain, or with your favorite pasta sauce.

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