Arancini Di Riso

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil - For frying
• Eggs - 2, beaten
• Breadcrumbs - 1 cup
• Mozzarella cheese - 1/2 cup, cubed
• Frozen peas - 1/2 cup
• Tomato sauce - 1 cup
• Ground beef - 1/2 pound
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Water - 2 cups
• Arborio rice - 1 cup

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the rice and salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce and peas and cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Let the rice and meat mixture cool. Once cool, stir in the beaten eggs.
4. Take a small amount of the rice mixture and flatten it in your hand. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center and then shape the rice around it to form a ball. Repeat with the remaining rice and cheese.
5. Roll the rice balls in the breadcrumbs to coat.
6. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375°F. Fry the rice balls in batches until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
7. Serve the arancini hot with marinara sauce for dipping.