Sicilian Arancini with Ham, Mozzarella, and Peas

Sicilian Arancini with Ham, Mozzarella, and Peas are crispy, golden rice balls filled with a delicious combination of savory ingredients. These bite-sized treats are perfect as appetizers or snacks, with a crispy exterior and a gooey, melty interior that’s a true delight. Here’s a recipe to make these flavorful arancini at home:

Sicilian Arancini with Ham, Mozzarella, and Peas

Ingredients:

• For the Rice:
  • 1 ½ cups Arborio rice (or other short-grain rice)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
• For the Filling:
  • 4 oz (115g) ham, diced
  • 4 oz (115g) mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • ½ cup frozen peas, thawed (or cooked fresh peas)
• For the Breading:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs (preferably Italian-style)
• For Frying:
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions:

video instructions available below
Instructions