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Arancini
Medium 1 hr 5 min~360 kcal 4/10
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Sicilian Arancini
Crisp Sicilian rice balls filled with mozzarella, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried until golden.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 50 min📖 1 min readServes 6~470 kcal🇮🇹 Italian🌍 Full translation
40 min prep 25 min cook 45 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 50 min- Prep40 min
- Resting/Marinating45 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the rice
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Arborio rice
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Vegetable stock
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Butter
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Parmesan cheese
For the filling
- 180 gr Mozzarella
For the coating
- 0.7 su bardağı(~140 ml) Flour
- 2 adet Eggs
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Breadcrumbs
For frying
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
For serving
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Tomato sauce
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the vegetable stock and turn the arborio rice in butter for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 2
Add the hot vegetable stock little by little and cook the rice for 18 minutes.
18 min18:00 - 3
Stir the Parmesan cheese and salt into the rice, spread it on a tray, and cool for 45 minutes.
45 min45:00 - 4
Dice the mozzarella and place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
- 5
Form balls from the cooled rice, put mozzarella in the center, and close them.
- 6
Coat the balls in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs in order.
- 7
Heat the vegetable oil to 175°C and fry the arancini for 5 to 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 8
Serve the arancini hot with tomato sauce.
💡 Tip: Do not shape the rice mixture before it is completely cold; warm rice falls apart in the hand and lets the cheese escape during frying.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve arancini hot with optional tomato sauce and arugula salad.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~470
kcal calories
16
g protein
58
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 49%Fat 38%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Sicilian Arancini make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Sicilian Arancini take?
Prep 40 minutes, cooking 25 minutes, including 45 minutes of passive resting; 110 minutes in total.Is Sicilian Arancini difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Sicilian Arancini have?
Approximately 470 kcal per serving. Protein: 16g, carbs: 58g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Sicilian Arancini contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Sicilian Arancini belong to?
This recipe belongs to Italian cuisine.How many ingredients does Sicilian Arancini need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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