ARANCINI SICILIAN STYLE (SICILIAN RICE BALLS)

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My grandmother (on Dad's side) used to make these for supper on Saturday nights. Occasionally I still make them for dinner but I usually serve them as an appetizer at parties or get togethers.

Provided by Dee514

Categories     Beef Organ Meats

Time 1h35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup rice
4 cups boiling water, salted
1/4 lb chopped beef
2 chicken livers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic
1/2 small onion, mnced
1/4 lb mushroom, sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese or 3 tablespoons romano cheese
2 egg yolks
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Wash rice and cook in 4 cups boiling, salted water until tender.
  • Meanwhile, place chopped beef, chicken livers, oil, garlic and onion in saucepan and brown gently.
  • Add mushrooms and cook 1 minute more.
  • Add tomato paste and 1 cup warm water and cook 30 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Drain rice, add butter and grated cheese (Parmesan or Romano) and cool a bit.
  • To this, add the egg yolks and the tomato gravy, holding aside the meat and mushrooms.
  • Mix rice well.
  • Make little balls of rice, place inside each ball some of the meat, liver, mushroom mixture.
  • Dip rice balls into lightly beaten egg, roll in bread crumbs and fry in hot olive oil until golden brown all over.
  • Can be served plain or with additional gravy.

GAMER BD
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my arancini didn't turn out very well. They were too oily and the rice was too mushy.


Spencer Green
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These arancini were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Rajpaul Baptiste
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I made these arancini for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Krishna Gupta
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These arancini were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I will add more sauce next time.


omowunmi felicia
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I love that this recipe uses leftover rice. It's a great way to reduce food waste.


Md Murad
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These arancini were a bit bland. I think I will add more spices next time.


Zi Gray
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


Xiennia Cervantes
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I made these arancini for my family and they loved them! They were a big hit.


Deanna Routh
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These arancini were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I will use less salt next time.


Anwar Anwar
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I'm not a big fan of arancini, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The arancini were crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


Nankya Rose
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These arancini are the best I've ever had. They are so flavorful and addictive. I can't stop eating them!


Vicky Barpaga
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The arancini were delicious, but they took a long time to make. I think I will only make them for special occasions.


Ralph Curry, Jr.
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. I think it would be helpful if there were more step-by-step instructions.


Michelle Powell
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The arancini were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I will try baking them next time.


fethi baher
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These arancini were easy to make and so delicious. I love that I could use up leftover rice. I will definitely be making them again.


baba ji baba
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I followed the recipe exactly and the arancini turned out perfectly. They were so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Crystal Field
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These arancini were a hit at my party! They were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, with a delicious filling. I will definitely be making them again.