Leftover Risotto Arrancini (Rice Balls). Baked Leftover Risotto Cheesy Rice Balls (Arancini) I have long been a lover of arancini, but I hate deep-frying foods. Not even just because of the health factors, I just really hate waste, and I feel like too much oil is wasted when foods are deep fried. Cheesy rice balls are also known as Arancinis in Italian cuisine.

You can make these from leftover last night rice or risotto as well. A food lover can't deny how unique and unusual these balls taste is. Baked Italian rice balls taste great and are easy to make. You can have Leftover Risotto Arrancini (Rice Balls) using 4 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Leftover Risotto Arrancini (Rice Balls)

You need of Leftover risotto cooled.
You need of Mozzarella cheese cubed.
It's 2 of eggs.
It's of Bread crumbs (seasoned).

These days, we may be using rice more often. Which also means we probably are looking for leftover rice recipes. Based on the concept of traditional Italian arancini balls, which use risotto, our recipe can use whatever rice you have around. These delightful little balls of pleasure transform leftover rice into a truly pleasurable nibble.

Leftover Risotto Arrancini (Rice Balls) instructions

Form leftover risotto into a ball (about the size of a tennis ball).
Make an indentation with your finger and place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center.
Roll the rice ball in egg and then bread crumbs.
Fry in hot oil or air fry until golden brown.

They are perfect without any filling, but they are also a good way to use up other. Heat the oil and butter in a saucepan until foamy. Add the garlic and cook for another min. Stir in the rice and cook for a further min, then pour in the wine. Baked Arancini is healthier than the traditional fried arancini making it perfect for baby-led weaning and kids.