Dinner for 9
Arancini Rice Balls
Creamy Parmesan rice balls hold mozzarella and salami, then bake in breadcrumbs until crisp and golden.
$7.57for 4 servings
$1.89 per serving$7.57 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: themodernproper.com
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 9servings (the source says 24, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Wild, basmati, jasmine, arborio rice$0.15/oz typical | 9.75 oz | $1.46Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Pepperoni and salami$0.65/oz typical | 2 oz | $1.30Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 8 oz | $1.12Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $17.03 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperFlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup finely chopped salami
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 6 oz shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp finely ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 4 cups vegetable oil (optional)
- marinara sauce (optional)
Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, then cook onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
- Stir in rice, chicken stock, salt, and pepper, then simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until tender.
- Mix in parsley, salami, butter, and Parmesan, then cool the rice mixture for 10 minutes.
- Shape the rice into 24 balls, placing some mozzarella in the center of each ball.
- Coat each ball in flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat the oven to 425 F, arrange the balls on an oiled baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes until crisp.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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