In the kitchen with George from Zucchini’s: This is how to make Sicilian Fried Rice Balls
Batley restaurant owner George Psarias returns to the kitchen again for the Reporter Series to reveal his recipe for arancini siciliani.
George, who runs Zucchini’s on Bradford Road, is sharing recipes from his recently published cookbook, Simply Italian.
The vegetarian Sicilian Fried Rice Balls dish ends with a crisp exterior and a soft centre.
Here is the list of ingredients needed to make the dish (serves 4):
- 400g cooked risotto rice
- salt and pepper
- two eggs
- 100g mozzarella
- 60g flour
- 80g breadcrumbs
- 500ml vegetable oil
And this is how to do it:
- Cool the rice
- Season and mix with egg
- Shape with mozzarella centre
- Roll in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs
- Heat oil to 170°C
- Fry for four to five minutes
- Drain and serve
Simply Italian is available to purchase on Amazon in e-book, paperback and hardback formats.