Pan-fried Rice Balls are the classic recipe of Italy which is commonly known as Arancini. Stuffed with chicken, these succulent rice balls are such a treat . The rice balls are usually prepared with grain rice and coated with bread crumbs on the outer side with cheese inside. Peas and corn can be added to the stuffing. These cheesy rice balls are such a pleasure to eat and it’s going to be on your menu for evening snack as your kids are simply going to love the taste of cheesy rice balls.

We will talk about the simpler recipe here but it still makes a great snack or even a delicious side dish to any meat or fish curry. Add vegetable oil and herbs; you can also add a fried egg, if you wish.

Time taken: 15 mins
Preparation time: 5 mins
Cooking required: 10 mins
Yield: 2 servings

Nutrients Guidelines (per serving)

• Calories: 987
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 191g
• Protein: 18g

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of steamed rice (leftover rice steam again)
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Chicken breast, steamed and shredded
• Sugar, salt for flavour and chilli pepper

Steps to make it

• Gather the ingredients
• Put the leftover steamed rice in a bowl, sprinkle flour over the rice and knead the mixture well.
• Add a little bit of water.
• Add a pinch of salt and sugar for flavour then add chilli pepper
• Shape the rice into small, round pieces
• Take some shredded chicken breasts and insert inside the round balls.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a pan (mild heat)
• Fry rice balls on low heat for a few minutes
• Toss and turn and fry for a few more minutes, or until thoroughly cooked.
• Turn the heat and fry until both sides are crispy.
• Serve it with Honey and chilli pepper sauce.