Homemade Italian Rice Balls (arancine)
INGREDIENTS
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For the Rice:
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5 cups chicken stock, canned reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 cups arborio rice, or other short grain rice
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4 large eggs
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2 cups Pecorino Romano, grated
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For the Ragu:
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 pound ground beef
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1/2 cup onion, chopped
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salt
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1/4 cup celery , finely diced
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1/4 cup carrots, grated
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14 ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, crushed
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1 teaspoon tomato paste
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1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper, crushed
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1 cup fresh peas, or frozen peas
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To Coat and Fry the Rice Balls:
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2 eggs
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs
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2/3 cup vegetable oil
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1/3 cup olive oil,
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