Simple Arancini Balls

Method

Arancini are tasty balls of rice and cheese, soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside, simply delicious…..served with a leafy green salad, you’ll have dinner ready in no time.

step 1

Place rice in a small microwave safe dish, cover with stock. Using a fork, ensure rice is evenly spread across the base of the dish. Microwave on high, 3min. Stir briefly, microwave on high, further 1min.

step 2

Stir through cheese. Place in freezer 15min., until very thick and starting to set.

step 3

Pour oil into a small frying pan, ~1cm deep. Heat oil to medium-high (If using a thermometer, aim 190°C).

step 4

Remove cold rice from freezer. Place breadcrumbs onto a small, shallow dish. Using a dessertspoon, scoop 1/6^th of the rice mixture into your hands. Using your palms, roll until a ball is formed, then roll very briefly in breadcrumbs so that the ball is just covered.

step 5

Repeat step 4 with remaining rice and crumbs.

step 6

When oil is at desired temperature (bubbling slightly), using a slotted spoon, place balls into the oil. Fry, 3-4min., until bubbles start to form around the edge of the arancini. Using spoon, turn, fry further 3-4min. Remove each arancini from oil, and place on paper towel to drain and cool briefly.

step 7

Serve warm on a plate with green salad leaves.

PROTEIN: 1.4g PER BALL

TOP TIPS

Make sure the oil is the right temperature (a cube of bread will turn golden in ~10sec).

10g regular fine breadcrumbs, provide 1.4g protein. If you want to decrease protein content of this dish, use less (it will work!), or try making crumbs from low protein bread.

Try serving arancini with a thick, homemade tomato-based sauce, for variety.

Ingredients