ARANCINI SICILIAN STYLE (SICILIAN RICE BALLS)
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
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.
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GAMER BD
gamerbd64@yahoo.comI'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
spencer_green17@hotmail.co.ukThese arancini were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
Rajpaul Baptiste
rajpaul-b@hotmail.comI made these arancini for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Krishna Gupta
gupta-krishna@hotmail.comThese arancini were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I will add more sauce next time.
omowunmi felicia
f27@gmail.comI love that this recipe uses leftover rice. It's a great way to reduce food waste.
Md Murad
m_m87@aol.comThese arancini were a bit bland. I think I will add more spices next time.
Zi Gray
gz@hotmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!
Xiennia Cervantes
cervantes93@aol.comI made these arancini for my family and they loved them! They were a big hit.
Deanna Routh
d29@gmail.comThese arancini were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I will use less salt next time.
Anwar Anwar
anwar.anwar@hotmail.comI'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
n_r84@hotmail.comThese arancini are the best I've ever had. They are so flavorful and addictive. I can't stop eating them!
Vicky Barpaga
vicky.barpaga34@gmail.comThe arancini were delicious, but they took a long time to make. I think I will only make them for special occasions.
Ralph Curry, Jr.
r_j23@gmail.comI found the recipe to be a bit confusing. I think it would be helpful if there were more step-by-step instructions.
Michelle Powell
p-michelle@yahoo.comThe arancini were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I will try baking them next time.
fethi baher
f-b57@aol.comThese 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
baba32@gmail.comI 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
c-f23@gmail.comThese 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.