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Pistachio Arancini

Crispy golden rice balls with a rich pistachio crunch, ready in about 20 minutes. A quick and satisfying snack or appetizer.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
420
Protein
9g
Pistachio Arancini
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    In a food processor, pulse the 0.5 cup pistachios until finely chopped. In a bowl, mix the 2 cups cooked rice, chopped pistachios, 1 beaten egg, and 0.5 teaspoon salt until well combined.

  2. Step 2

    Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch balls. Roll each ball in the 1 cup breadcrumbs, pressing gently to coat evenly.

  3. Step 3

    Heat the 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until a breadcrumb sizzles immediately, about 350°F. Fry the arancini in batches, without crowding, until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.

  4. Step 4

    Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Tools you’ll need

  • food processor
  • deep skillet
  • slotted spoon
  • paper towels

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