Palermitan Arancini are delicious and crispy fried rice balls filled with a mix of ground beef, frozen peas, mozzarella, prosciutto crudo, and spices. This traditional Sicilian recipe is perfect to serve as an appetizer or finger food during parties and buffets.
Prepare a saffron risotto by toasting the rice with oil and chopped onion, cooking it with broth, and finally adding the saffron; let it cool
Prepare a ragù by browning the ground beef in a pan with oil and already golden chopped onion, adding the peas and tomato paste; cook over moderate heat
Make large balls with the risotto, stuff them with the ragù to form the arancini; dip them in water and flour, then in breadcrumbs, and fry them
Salt and pepper to taste
Pan
Saucepan
Wooden Spoon
Bowl
Store the arancini in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Arancini are a Sicilian specialty highly appreciated throughout Italy.
Italia, Sicilia
| Energy (kcal) | 56.73 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 3.94 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 0.46 |
| Fat (g) | 5.9 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 1.39 |
| Protein (g) | 5.69 |
| Fiber (g) | 0.19 |
| Sale (g) | 0.36 |
