Spinach Arancini

Name: Spinach Arancini
Prep time: 5 h 25 min
Cook time: 5 h 25 min
Total time: 5 h 25 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 355 milliliters Arborio rice; 2 Tbsps butter; 946 milliliters chicken broth; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 473 milliliters all-purpose flour; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 227 grams mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 1 onion, minced; 355 milliliters grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoons saffron threads, crumbled; 20 servings sea salt and pepper to taste; 473 milliliters seasoned bread crumbs; 473 milliliters chopped fresh spinach; 20 servings vegetable oil for deep frying; 237 milliliters white wine

Spinach Arancini might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe makes 20 servings with 277 calories, 10g of protein, and 11g of fat each. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 5 hours and 25 minutes. A mixture of onion, wine, seasoned bread crumbs, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.

Instructions

Bring 4 cups chicken broth and saffron threads to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Stir in Arborio rice, return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, yet still a little firm, about 16 minutes.

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Saffron

Chicken Broth

Arborrio Rice

Rice

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Sauce Pan

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook for one minute, then stir in garlic, and continue cooking until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in wine, spinach, and butter, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and fold in cooked rice and Parmesan cheese; cook a few minutes until the mixture is a little stiff.

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Parmesan

Cooked Rice

Olive Oil

Spinach

Butter

Garlic

Onion

Wine

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Sauce Pan

Spread onto a baking sheet, and cool in the refrigerator until completely cold, 4 hours to overnight.

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Spread

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Baking Sheet

Once the rice mixture has cooled, form the arancini by enclosing a cube of mozzarella cheese in about 3 tablespoons of the rice to form a 1 inch ball; set aside. When you have finished making the balls, place flour, eggs, and bread crumbs into separate, shallow bowls. One-by-one, gently roll the arancini in the flour to coat, then shake off excess. Dip into beaten egg, then roll in bread crumbs; set aside.

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Mozzarella

Breadcrumbs

All Purpose Flour

Dip

Egg

Rice

Roll

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Bowl

Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or electric skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Deep fry the arancini 5 or 6 at a time in the hot oil until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Be sure to roll the arancini around with a metal spoon as they cook so they are evenly browned on all sides.

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Roll

Cooking Oil

Drain on paper towels, and serve hot.

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Paper Towels