🍚🧀 Authentic Sicilian Arancini – Crispy, Golden-Fried Rice Balls Stuffed with Melty Cheese and Rich, Flavorful Italian Filling 🇮🇹✨
🍚🧀 Crispy on the outside and irresistibly creamy inside! Arancini are traditional Sicilian rice balls made from seasoned risotto, stuffed with gooey cheese or savory fillings, then coated in breadcrumbs and fried until perfectly golden 😍✨. Each bite delivers a delicious contrast of crunchy texture and rich, comforting flavour. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or party dish, these Italian favorites bring authentic Sicilian charm straight to your table 🇮🇹🍽️.
Sonakshi Goswami 💓
2/25/20261 min read
🍚🧀 Arancini are classic Sicilian rice balls loved for their crispy golden crust and creamy, flavourful center 🇮🇹✨. Made from seasoned rice, stuffed with gooey cheese or savoury filling, and fried to perfection, they’re the ultimate comfort snack or party appetizer 😍. With a subtle twist of PIKS spices, these arancini gain extra warmth and depth, making every bite even more irresistible. Serve them hot with marinara sauce for an authentic Italian experience 🍅🔥.
🍚🧀 Arancini (Sicilian Rice Balls) – Full Recipe
🌾 Ingredients
For the rice:
1 cup arborio rice (or any short-grain rice) 🍚
2½ cups vegetable or chicken stock
2 tbsp butter
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese 🧀
½ tsp PIKS Black Pepper Powder
½ tsp PIKS Garlic Powder
Salt to taste
For the filling:
½ cup mozzarella cubes 🧀
2 tbsp sautéed vegetables or cooked minced chicken (optional)
¼ tsp PIKS Red Chilli Flakes 🌶️
For coating:
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs (beaten) 🥚
1 cup breadcrumbs
Oil for deep frying
👩🍳 Method
1️⃣ Cook the rice
Bring stock to a boil, add rice, and cook until soft and creamy. Stir in butter, parmesan, PIKS Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, and salt. Let the rice cool completely 🍚✨.
2️⃣ Shape the balls
Take a small portion of rice in your hand, flatten it, place mozzarella (and filling if using) in the centre, and shape into a tight ball 🧀.
3️⃣ Coat for crispiness
Roll each ball in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat evenly with breadcrumbs for a crunchy crust ✨.
4️⃣ Fry until golden
Heat oil on medium heat and fry arancini until golden brown and crispy on all sides 🔥😍.
5️⃣ Drain & rest
Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
🍽️ Serving Suggestion
Serve hot with marinara sauce, garlic dip, or herb yogurt dip for a perfect appetizer or snack 🍅🥣.
💡 Tip: Always cool the rice before shaping to help the balls hold their shape perfectly 🍚✨.
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