Arancini di Riso (Rice Balls)

3 cups Arborio rice2 pounds ground beef (you can also use a mix of beef, pork and/or veal)
1 yellow onion, minced
1 cup peas, cooked
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano (or Parmesan)
6 eggs
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ pound of fresh mozzarella, shredded
¼ cup of milk
Seasoned breadcrumbs
Oil for deep frying

Makes approx. 10 large or 25 small balls 

1. Prepare rice according to package directions. (You can substitute chicken broth for water for more flavor.)

2. Sauté ground beef with onion.

3. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, peas and rice. Let cool completely.

4. Add garlic powder, Parmigiano, 3 eggs, salt, pepper and shredded mozzarella to mixture. Mix well.

5. In a separate bowl mix remaining 3 eggs with milk. Set aside.

6. In another bowl, pour in breadcrumbs.

7. Shape rice mixture into balls, dip each ball into egg mixture then dredge in breadcrumbs covering completely.

8. Deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown. Set on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper to cool. Serve cool or heat in the oven before serving.

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