Arancini

Ingredients

• 3 3/4 to 4 cups chicken stock
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 cup Carnaroli or Arborio rice
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus extra for garnish
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, thyme, parsley or chives
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup cubed mozzarella, cheddar, muenster or Swiss cheese
• 1/3 cup chopped ham, prosciutto, pepperoni, salami, or other fully-cooked meat or sausage
• Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup dry Italian bread crumbs
• Essence, recipe follows
• Tomato sauce, as accompaniment
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme