Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Arancini Carbonara Recipe, where comfort meets sophistication. These crispy rice balls filled with creamy cheese and savory turkey turkey bacon create a mouthwatering treat that suits any occasion—from family dinners to appetizers at gatherings. The essence of traditional Italian cuisine shines through in every bite, offering a rich and satisfying experience that will leave you craving more. With the perfect crunch on the outside and a gooey, cheesy center, these arancini are sure to impress your guests or elevate your snack time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams turkey turkey bacon
- 9 tbsp Pecorino Romano cheese
- 6 eggs
- Saffron
- 300 grams Carnaroli or Arborio rice
- 250 grams Fiordilatte mozzarella cheese
- 70 grams butter
- ½ onion, chopped
- Sunflower oil (for frying)
- 700 ml water
- Fresh breadcrumbs (for coating)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare saffron by steeping it in boiling water.
- In a large pot, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent. Add water and rice; cook until most water evaporates.
- Mix in saffron-infused water and butter until creamy.
- Stir in Pecorino Romano cheese and spread the mixture on a baking tray to cool.
- Cook turkey turkey bacon until crispy, then chop into strips.
- Combine egg yolks with whole eggs, adding seasoning and some turkey bacon drippings for flavor.
- Cut mozzarella into small cubes.
- Shape cooled rice into balls, filling them with turkey turkey bacon, egg mixture, and mozzarella.
- Freeze shaped arancini for about 20 minutes for firmness.
- Coat each ball in beaten egg and breadcrumbs before frying until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 arancini (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 160mg