Name: Rich and Creamy Saffron Arancini With Mozzarella Recipe
Yield: 15
Ingredients: 1 (1-pound) loaf crusty Italian bread, crusts removed and bread cut into 1-inch cubes, or 2 cups panko bread crumbs, finely ground in a food processor; 3 3/4 cups homemade chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth, divided (see note); 2 packets (1/2 ounce) unflavored gelatin (only if using store-bought chicken broth or homemade broth that remains watery when chilled; see note); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup); 2 cups short-grain Asian rice (see note); 1 cup dry white wine; 2 pinches saffron, divided; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided; 1/4 cup milk; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 pound low-moisture mozzarella, diced; Vegetable, canola, or other neutral oil, for frying

This rich and creamy saffron arancini with mozzarella recipe is a delicious and indulgent treat. With a crispy exterior and warm, gooey interior, these little rice balls are perfect for a special occasion or a unique appetizer. The saffron adds a beautiful color and subtle flavor to this dish.

Arancini

Italian

Italian American

Rice

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Servings: 15

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1 (1-pound) loaf crusty Italian bread, crusts removed and bread cut into 1-inch cubes, or 2 cups panko bread crumbs, finely ground in a food processor

3 3/4 cups homemade chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth, divided (see note)

2 packets (1/2 ounce) unflavored gelatin (only if using store-bought chicken broth or homemade broth that remains watery when chilled; see note)

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)

2 cups short-grain Asian rice (see note)

1 cup dry white wine

2 pinches saffron, divided

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided

1/4 cup milk

2 large eggs, beaten

1 pound low-moisture mozzarella, diced

Vegetable, canola, or other neutral oil, for frying

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

312kcal

15%
Fat

11g

0%
Saturated Fat

4g

0%
Carbohydrates

36g

1%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

14g

0%
Cholesterol

37mg

1%
Sodium

247mg

12%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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