Italian Rice Balls

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 17, 2003

A fantastic "arancini" recipe as is, or doctored up (as is usually the case with me!). I added fresh garlic and minced red pepper for a surprise of color inside. AND, since my restaurant is a "no-fry" zone, I had to bake the rice balls – and they turned out perfectly! I gave them a nice coating of bread crumbs and then baked them on an oiled sheet till browned and crispy. Nice to know there's an alternative to frying them!

—Jilly

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 14, 2003

I don't know if it's just because I've never made these before or even know what they're supposed to look like, but I was very frusterated that after all that work, I was unable to even get the rice to go into balls. I wasted alot of expensive olive oil and they just fell apart even as I was dipping them. =(

—momof6in8years

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Jul 14, 2005

These are so good I could eat them every day!! This is a good basic recipe and you can add stuff to it like mozzerella, peas, ground beef whatever you like with no problem. It helps to use arborio rice because it's stickier and helps the balls stay together better.

—JULIENNES

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Jun 16, 2003

These are great! When I make these I brown some ground beef and add a little tomato sauce to it, then I take a little rice in my hand, shape it into a ball, and then make a hole in the center to hold the meat and add a small cube of mozerella. Then I close it up with more rice. Finally, I roll it in the bread crumbs and fry!!! Yum Yum! (I also use arborio rice) I could eat these everyday!!

—Ally

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May 21, 2007

I made quite a few changes to this recipe & had great results. I added some grated cheddar cheese and some green onions for more flavor. Then I made the mix into patties instead of balls, I mixed the parmesan cheese in with the bread crumbs & coated the patties. After that I panfried them in olive oil instead of deep frying. They were really good served as a side dish with chicken. Even the kids enjoyed them. Thanks for the idea.

—**wb**

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Sep 15, 2003

Vince, I made these for a friend of mine that was longing for Rice Balls like her Mother use to make (Her Mother has passed on) I have never made them before and I found this recipe and made them. I am not being dramatic here but she ate just one and her eyes welled up and she said " These are just like the one's my Mother made me" Thank you for an excellent recipe and for making my friends day! Sincerely, Mama Rizzuto

—MAMA RIZZUTO

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Mar 18, 2009

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE!!! I make these rice balls all the time, but a little differently. I add about 1/4-1/2 cup finely chopped onion, about 1/2 tsp. garlic powder and 1-8oz. can tomato sauce, along w/ the other ingredients.If the mixture is a little too wet I add some extra parmesan cheese or breadcrumbs. I form them into balls and stuff a cube of mozzarella cheese into the center,sealing it completely inside, then fry until golden. FANTASTIC!

—Christina

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Aug 12, 2007

What a great recipe. Very easy to make. I put a piece of motzarella cheese in the middle of the rice ball. I also used Italian bread crumbs for more flavor.

—Colleen

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Nutrition

Calories
683 kcal
34%

Carbohydrates
34.7 g
11%

Cholesterol
47 mg
16%

Fat
57.8 g
89%

Fiber
1.3 g
5%

Protein
7.3 g
15%

Sodium
822 mg
33%

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

Nutritional Information

Italian Rice Balls

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 683
Calories from Fat: 520

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 57.8g 89 %
Saturated Fat 8.8g 44 %
Cholesterol 47mg 16 %
Sodium 822mg 33 %
Potassium 95mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 34.7g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5 %
Protein 7.3g 15 %
Sugars 1.5g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 12 %
Iron 25 %
Thiamin 28 %
Niacin 30 %
Vitamin B6 7 %
Magnesium 8 %
Folate 37 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.