Sicilian Style 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", "Pinch saffron", "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", "1/2 cup chilled Bolognese Sauce for Arancini, recipe follows", "Vegetable oil, for deep-frying", "1/2 cup all-purpose flour", "1 cup dry Italian bread crumbs", "Essence, recipe follows", "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 oregano", "1 tablespoon dried thyme", "Recipe from \"New New Orleans Cooking\""