Marra's Fried Tomato And Mozzarella Arancini

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

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   First of all put the olive oil in a heavy saucepan on medium heat and add onion and garlic until softened

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   Then add rice coating it in oil

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   Put 1 / 2 cup of water and 1 / 2 cup of tomato sauce in a measuring cup and slowly add a quarter cup , stirring constantly until absorbed , then add another quarter cup until done

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   This is a bit of a slow process , you want the rice to absorb the sauce before adding more

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   It is important to continuously stir , like any risotto or the bottom will burn

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   Once this is done , then add a 1 / 2c of water / tomato sauce mix , until absorbed , taste and add more if necessary

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   Until you get nice tender rice

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   Set aside to cool

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   Set up breading station , with a bowl for the 2 eggs , whisk , a bowl for bread crumbs and a bowl for flour

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    Take a small handful with wet hands of the cooled risotto , and make a dent

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    Put 1 cube of mozzarella in it and cover it in a circle

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    I admit i put large amts of mozzarella in lol

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    Dredge in flour , then egg and then bread crumbs

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    My own preference is to dredge them again in egg and breadcrumbs but that is up to you

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    Make all your arancini and heat the canola or other frying oil to medium high in a skillet

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    Place the balls in batches , turning as each side browns

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    Remove and drain

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    You will hear and see a few "leaking" cheese very quickly

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    I take those out sooner and after draining give it 15 seconds in the microwave before serving so they totally melt the cheese without it disappearing where i can't eat it into the oil