Arancini (Rice Balls)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked arborio rice
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped basil
• 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• Oil for frying
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and beaten eggs. Mix well.
2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Using your hands, shape the mixture into golf-sized balls.
4. Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish and roll each rice ball in the breadcrumbs until fully coated.
5. In a deep pan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
6. Carefully place the coated rice balls into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
7. Remove from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
8. Serve hot with your favorite marinara sauce. Enjoy!