Arancini Balls (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil.
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter.
03 - 1 medium onion, finely diced (1 cup).
04 - 1 cup ham, finely diced (3 oz).
05 - 2 cups Jasmine rice.
06 - 1 cup Chardonnay (dry white wine).
07 - 5 cups hot chicken broth.
08 - 1 teaspoon salt.
09 - 1 cup frozen peas, thawed.
10 - ⅓ cup parsley, finely chopped.
11 - 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded.
12 - 4 oz mozzarella, cut into 24 cubes.
13 - 1 cup all-purpose flour.
14 - 3 large eggs, beaten.
15 - 1½ cups Italian bread crumbs.
16 - Oil for frying.

# Instructions:

01 - Sauté onion in oil and butter until golden.
02 - Add ham, cook until golden.
03 - Add rice, coat with oil.
04 - Add wine, cook until evaporated.
05 - Add hot broth and salt, simmer 15-17 minutes.
06 - Stir in peas, cook 2 more minutes.
07 - Spread on baking sheet to cool.
08 - Mix in parsley and parmesan.
09 - Form balls with wet hands.
10 - Insert mozzarella cube in each.
11 - Coat in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
12 - Heat oil to 350°F.
13 - Fry in batches until golden.
14 - Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, serve warm.

# Notes:

01 - Best served immediately while cheese is melty.
02 - Can bread ahead and fry just before serving.
03 - Serve with marinara sauce.