Ham and Pepperoni Rice Balls
Italian-style fried rice balls (arancini) with mozzarella, parmesan and diced ham or pepperoni, served with marinara sauce. Sweet and flavorful - kids and adults will surely love them.
Ingredients
| 2 cups | 480 ml | cooked white rice |
| 1/4 cup | 60 ml | shredded mozzarella |
| 1/2 cup | 120 ml | grated parmesan |
| 1/2 cup | 120 ml | diced ham or pepperoni minis |
| 1 cup | 240 ml | Italian-style breadcrumbs |
| 3 | eggs | |
| — | oil, for frying | |
| — | marinara sauce, to serve |
Instructions
- Preheat oil in a medium pot, using enough oil to fry the rice balls (about 4 inches deep).
- In a medium bowl, combine the parmesan, rice, mozzarella and one egg. Cool the rice first and use your hands to mold.
- Add the pepperoni or diced ham and combine into the mixture with your hands.
- Form each rice ball by putting 2 tablespoons of the mixture into your hands; press and squeeze firmly to create a ball.
- In a small bowl, whisk the two remaining eggs. Scatter the breadcrumbs in a separate dish.
- Dip each rice ball in the egg, then coat in the breadcrumbs.
- When the oil is hot, add 3 breaded rice balls and fry for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the fried rice balls and transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- Serve with marinara sauce.