If you didn’t get the reference at the end of the video, you gotta watch (or rewatch) The Godfather Part II
#ad Or better yet, in honor of The Godfather Part II celebrating 50 years, get The Godfather Trilogy in 4k and watch the whole thing while enjoying these Arancini. @Paramount Pictures These Sicilian Arancini are a classic street food, and they are meant to be eaten hot. Maybe if Don Fanucci had eaten some more of these instead of oranges, then Don Corleone wouldn’t have needed to take care of him for the neighborhood. Recipe For 10 Arancini For the rice: Olive Oil • 1 Shallot (Minced) • 1 lb Arborio Rice 1 Pinch Saffron • 1 qt Chicken Stock 4 Tbsp Butter • 1 Cup Parmesan (Freshly Grated) • For the filling: ½ lb Ground Beef ¼ Onion Diced ½ Carrot Diced 1 Celery Stalk Diced 2 Cloves Garlic (Optional and Minced) • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste • ½ Cup Tomato Purée • ½ Cup Frozen Peas • Salt & Pepper to Taste • For assembly: • ½ Cup Shredded Mozzarella • 1 Cup Flour • 2 Cups Water • 2 Cups Breadcrumbs 1 Qt Oil -On low, heat the shallot in a splash of olive oil until translucent. Then add the rice and toast for 2 minutes. -Add the saffron water and chicken stock, and let simmer for 12-15 minutes. -Turn off the heat, and add the butter and parmesan. Mix until combined and then spread the risotto out of a sheet pan to cool completely. -Brown the ground beef in a bit of olive oil before adding the soffritto of onions, carrot, and celery. -As an option, I like adding garlic, but some Sicilians may not like that. Choose a side and never look back. -Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes before adding the tomato puree. -Finish with the frozen peas, salt, and pepper to taste. -To build the arancini, wet your hands and scoop a full palmful of risotto into your hand. Build a small well, and place a Tbsp of the filling into it with some pieces of mozzarella cheese. -Place these balls in the fridge for about 30 minutes - 1 hour before moving on. -For the coating, combine the flour and water into a shallow bowl. Cover the rice balls in this light batter before fully coating in breadcrumbs. -Fry at 375F - 190C for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
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