Sicilian Rice Balls with Minced Meat Filling

Sicilian Rice Balls with Minced Meat Filling

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Cook Time

1 h 30 min

Servings

12

Difficulty

Medium

Prep Time

60 min

This Thermomix® recipe for Sicilian Rice Balls with Minced Meat Filling is ready in 1 h 30 min and yields 12 servings. Step-by-step guide with precise Thermomix® settings on MixBuch.

Description

These Sicilian rice balls, also called Arancini, are an absolute delight! I like to make them for parties or as a savory snack in between. The risotto rice is refined with Parmesan cheese and surrounds a delicious filling of minced meat, tomato sauce and peas. Frying gives the balls a crispy crust and keeps the inside nice and juicy. The preparation is a bit more complex, but the result is worth it. They taste particularly good warm, but they are also a hit cold. If you like, you can also vary the filling with mozzarella or other vegetables.

Ingredients (13 ingredients)

  • 250 g Risotto rice
  • 80 g grated Parmesan
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 piece large Onion
  • 500 g mixed Minced Meat
  • 150 g Tomato sauce
  • 100 g Peas - frozen
  • 50 g Flour
  • 80 g Breadcrumbs
  • 1 piece Egg
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation (8 steps)

1

Prepare risotto rice

Thermomix® Setting
20 sec/Speed 3

Add 250g risotto rice to the mixing bowl and prepare with water and salt according to package instructions. After cooking, add 80g grated Parmesan and 2 tbsp butter and stir for 20 sec/speed 3. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a bowl. Let cool.

20
2

Chop onion

Thermomix® Setting
3 sec/Speed 5

Peel, quarter and add 1 large onion to the mixing bowl. Chop for 3 sec/speed 5.

3
3

Sauté minced meat

Thermomix® Setting
5 min/248°F/Speed 2 120

Add 500g mixed minced meat to the chopped onion in the mixing bowl and sauté for 5 min/120°C/speed 2. Use a spatula to distribute the minced meat.

300
4

Prepare filling

Thermomix® Setting
5 min/212°F/Speed 1 100

Add 150g tomato sauce and 100g frozen peas to the minced meat in the mixing bowl and simmer for 5 min/100°C/speed 1. Season with salt and pepper.

300
5

Form rice balls

With damp hands, form rice balls from the rice and minced meat filling. Use about 60-70g of rice per ball. Press a hollow into the rice, add some minced meat filling and cover with rice. Press firmly.

6

Prepare breading station

Put 50g flour and 80g breadcrumbs on separate plates. Whisk 1 egg in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.

7

Bread arancini

First turn the formed arancini in flour, then in the whisked egg and then in breadcrumbs so that they are completely covered.

8

Fry arancini

Heat vegetable oil in a pot to approx. 180 degrees and fry the arancini in portions for approx. 3 minutes until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.

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About this recipe

Arancini, these golden, crispy rice balls, are a piece of Sicily for me. I still remember my first vacation there, when I was tempted by steaming arancini from small snack bars on every corner. Every family has their own recipe, and this one is my interpretation, adapted to the easy preparation with the Thermomix®. The risotto rice is the heart of the dish. It provides the creamy texture inside. Be sure to use risotto rice, such as Arborio or Carnaroli, as it contains the right starch to absorb the liquid and achieve the desired consistency. The Parmesan gives the rice a spicy note and also binds it. The butter provides extra smoothness and a fine taste. The minced meat filling is the salty counterweight to the mild rice. The mixed minced meat, half beef, half pork, offers a good balance of flavor and fat content. The onion, finely chopped, forms the aromatic base for the filling. The tomato sauce provides the necessary acidity and moisture, while the peas add a sweet and slightly crunchy component. When browning the minced meat in the Thermomix®, it is important to use the spatula to distribute it evenly and avoid lumps. For the breading I use flour, egg and breadcrumbs. The flour ensures that the egg adheres better, the egg connects flour and breadcrumbs and the breadcrumbs provide the crispy crust. Be sure to cover the arancini completely so that they don't burst when frying. Variations are of course allowed! For a vegetarian option, you can replace the minced meat with mushrooms, eggplant or a mixture of vegetables. Instead of tomato sauce, you can also use pesto. Experiment with different cheeses such as mozzarella or provolone for an even creamier filling. If you like it spicier, you can add some chili or peperoncino. Serve the arancini warm, preferably right after frying. They go perfectly with a fresh salad or a dip of aioli or herb curd. In Sicily, they are often eaten as street food from the hand, but they are also a delight as an appetizer or side dish. The finished arancini can be stored in the refrigerator. To warm them up, you can either heat them in the oven at a low temperature or in the microwave. They can also be prepared well: Shape the arancini and bread them before frying. They can be stored in the refrigerator until frying. This way you have a delicious snack for your guests in no time at all.

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Tags

#Italian #Mediterranean #Snack #Party #Hearty #Meat

Allergens

  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Celery

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