Golden Fried Rice Balls (Arancini) using a Thermomix
Thermomix TM6, Thermomix TM5, Thermomix TM31
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Preparation time
52 min
Total time
55 min
Servings
12
Calories / Serving
684 Cals
Difficulty
Average
Bite-sized wonders from Sicily, arancini are the golden orbs of joy that make you rethink your relationship with risotto. Imagine perfectly cooked risotto, plump with Parmesan, encasing a heart of molten mozzarella and savory ground beef, all cozied up in a crunchy breadcrumb coat. These little balls of happiness were originally a way to use leftover risotto, but they quickly evolved into a beloved dish celebrated in every Italian kitchen. Legend has it that the name 'arancini' derives from 'arancia,' meaning orange, due to their shape and color. So next time you pop one into your mouth, think of it as a little citrus surprise – minus the tang!
Ingredients
- 300 g Risotto special rice
- 750 g Water
- 1 g Saffron
- 50 g Parmesan cheese
- 50 g Butter
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 1 Pinch(es) Pepper
- 100 g Mozzarella
- 50 g Ham
- 2 Eggs
- 100 g Breadcrumb
- 500 g Olive oil
Steps
Rice Cooking
- Add 300 g of risotto special rice, 750 g of water, 1 g of saffron in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 18:00min / 100°C / Speed 2.
- Grate, and add 50 g of parmesan cheese in the food processor bowl.
- Add 50 g of butter, 1 pinch(es) of salt adjust according to the tastes, 1 pinch(es) of pepper adjust according to the tastes in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a bowl let cool.
Arancini Shaping
- Setaside the preparation content.
- Once the rice is cool, take a portion of the rice mixture in your hand and flatten it slightly.
- Place a few cubes of Mozzarella and diced Ham in the center of the rice.
- Shape the rice around the filling to form a ball, about 5-6 cm in diameter. Repeat with the remaining rice mixture and filling.
- Add 100 g of mozzarella, 50 g of ham in the preparation content.
- Add 2 eggs in a plate.
- In a shallow dish, beat the Eggs lightly.
- Add 100 g of breadcrumb in the plate.
- In another shallow dish, place the Breadcrumbs.
- Roll each rice ball in the beaten Eggs, then coat thoroughly with Breadcrumbs.
Frying
- Add 500 g of olive oil in a pan.
- Cook in the oven with an oil base at 175°C.
- Carefully place the breaded rice balls into the hot oil, a few at a time, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry the oven with an oil base at 175°C and turn as soon as the face is golden.
- Remove the content of the pan by using the spatula on the plate.
- Remove the fried rice balls with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve Hot.
