Arancini alla Palermitana are delicious, crispy fried rice balls stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, frozen peas, mozzarella, prosciutto crudo and spices. This traditional Sicilian recipe is perfect to serve as an appetizer or finger food at parties and buffets.
Prepare a saffron risotto by toasting the rice with oil and chopped onion, cooking with broth and finally adding the saffron; let it cool
Prepare a ragù by browning the ground beef in a pan with oil and chopped onion that has already been lightly browned, adding the peas and the tomato paste; cook over moderate heat
Form large balls with the risotto, stuff them with the ragù to make the arancini; dip them in water and flour, then in the 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 much appreciated throughout Italy.
Italy, 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 |
