Arancini Di Riso

13 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked arborio rice
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/3 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Italian tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1-1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
  • Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook rice according to package directions. Cool slightly. Stir in the egg yolk, cheese and butter. Cover and refrigerate until cooled.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, peas, salt and pepper.
  3. 3
    Shape rice mixture into 11 patties. Place one heaping tablespoonful of meat filling in the center of each patty. Shape rice around filling, forming a ball.
  4. 4
    Place egg whites and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip rice balls in egg whites, then roll in bread crumbs. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry rice balls, a few at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

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