Discover three delicious arancini variations featuring rich pork ragù, classic alla Norma eggplant filling, and creamy ham and béchamel. Each bite offers a perfect balance of flavors wrapped in crispy, golden-fried rice balls.
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5 Šálka chicken broth4 PL butter2 Šálka arborio rice0.5 SM onion1 rib celery2 SM carrot2 PL olive oil450 g ground pork0.5 ČL nutmeg1 list bay leaf3 PL tomato paste400 g crushed tomatoes400 g water1 SM eggplant0.5 Šálka fresh basil60 g ricotta salata3 PL flour1 Šálka whole milkkosher salt100 g ham100 g low-fat mozzarellaeggbreadcrumbspanko breadcrumbsvegetable oil for frying
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In a large pot, melt four tablespoons of butter into five cups of light chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Add two cups of arborio rice, stir briefly, cover with a lid without vents, and cook without stirring until the rice is tender, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
Let the rice sit covered for about 10 minutes, then spread it out on a rimmed baking sheet to cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
To prepare the meat filling, sauté half of a small chopped onion, one to two celery stalks, and several small grated carrots in two tablespoons of olive oil until softened.
Add one pound of ground pork to the center of the pan, break it up, and cook over medium-high heat until no pink remains.
Stir in half a teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg, a small bay leaf, and three tablespoons of tomato paste. Cook for 1 to 3 minutes until the paste sticks to the bottom of the pan.
Add a 14-ounce can of crushed tomatoes and the same amount of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about an hour until the ragù thickens and reduces.
Allow the ragù to cool to room temperature, or chill overnight if desired.
For the alla Norma filling, sauté one small peeled and diced eggplant in two tablespoons of oil for 3 to 5 minutes until browned and caramelized.
Set the eggplant aside, then add a 14-ounce can of crushed tomatoes to the hot pan, reduce heat, and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.