What is arancini?
Arancini · Italian
Fried rice balls from Sicily, usually risotto stuffed with cheese and sometimes ragù or peas, crunchy outside and soft inside.
What it tastes like
Crisp, golden crust giving way to creamy, savory rice and a gooey, melted middle. Comfort food you eat with your hands.
Where you’ll see it
Italian antipasti, bar snacks and small plates, often with marinara or aioli for dipping and fillings that change with the chef.
Related words
- supplì
- croquetas
- risotto