SPINACH ARANCINI (RICE BALLS)

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Make and share this Spinach Arancini (rice Balls) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DeSouter

Categories     Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely minced
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1 cup white wine
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth, heated
2 cups chopped spinach
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1 lb mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In large, deep saucepan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add the onions and saute for about 1 minute. Add the garlic stir. After another 5 minutes, add the rice and white wine and a pinch of salt stir and allow to cook down for about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add 2 (8-ounce) ladles of broth. Allow to absorb into rice for about 10 minutes, stirring, then add another 2 (8-ounce ladles) of broth and allow that to absorb for about 10 minutes.
  • Season with freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Add spinach to broth and rice and stir in with sweet butter. Add 1 cup of the Parmigiano.
  • When all ingredients are hot and mixed, pour and spread onto a parchment lined cookie sheet to cool. Once cool, cover with a layer of plastic wrap to avoid skin forming and refrigerate until completely cooled and firm. Refrigerate overnight if necessary.
  • When completely cooled, cover rice and spinach with remaining 1/2 cup Parmigiano. With hands, roll into 1 1/2-inch balls. With fingers, make a small hole in the rice ball's center and insert 1 small cube of mozzarella, and cover with more rice.
  • Place flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned bread crumbs in separate bowls. Coat each ball with flour, then with whisked egg, then with seasoned breadcrumbs. Repeat with all rice balls and lay the coated balls on a cookie tray and refrigerate until ready to fry.
  • In a heavy large pan, heat vegetable oil to 350 degrees F.
  • Fry the balls, in batches, until golden brown. Remove each ball with a slotted spoon and place on parchment paper or paper towel lined cookie sheet to dry. Serve hot.

Alwande Ntombela
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These arancini were delicious! I made them for a party and everyone loved them.


Dewan Jhony
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved these arancini! The cheese filling was so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Vikay And
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These arancini were a bit too oily for my taste, but they were still good.


Tlotlo Botilo
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These arancini were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


julli akther
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These arancini were delicious! I made them for a party and everyone loved them.


Tabish Ali
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved these arancini! The cheese filling was so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Mali Acquah
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These arancini were a bit bland. I think I would add more salt and pepper next time. Otherwise, they were still good.


nita nepal
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These arancini were easy to make and turned out great! I used frozen spinach and it worked just fine. I also added a little bit of garlic powder to the rice for extra flavor.


mfundo Mathibela
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I made these arancini for dinner last night and they were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Shafik Mutesasira
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These arancini were a bit too oily for my taste, but they were still good.


Jam Abdullah
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved these arancini! The cheese filling was so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Sweetie Puppy
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These arancini were easy to make and turned out great! I used frozen spinach and it worked just fine.


Brian Donzai
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Delicious! I made these arancini for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Abdulwahab Jalloh
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These arancini were a bit bland. I think I would add more salt and pepper next time. Otherwise, they were still good.


Dexter Britton
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I followed the recipe exactly and my arancini turned out perfect! They were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The spinach and cheese filling was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Babydoll Rice
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These arancini were a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would try baking them next time instead of frying them.


AD Connections
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I love arancini and these were some of the best I've ever had. The spinach and cheese filling was creamy and flavorful, and the rice was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I will definitely be making these again.


John Cooper
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These arancini were easy to make and turned out great! I used frozen spinach and it worked just fine. I also added a little bit of garlic powder to the rice for extra flavor. Yum!


Jayden Boone
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I made these arancini for dinner last night and they were delicious! The spinach and cheese filling was so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Md halal
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These arancini were a hit at my party! They were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, with the perfect amount of spinach and cheese. I will definitely be making these again.