Description
Crispy fried rice balls made with traditional Cajun dirty rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup cooked ground sausage or ground beef
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine the cooked rice, cooked meat, onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and chicken broth in a bowl. Mix well.
- Chill the rice mixture for at least 1 hour to make it easier to handle.
- Place the flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs in separate shallow dishes.
- Take about 2 tablespoons of the chilled rice mixture and form it into a small ball.
- Roll the rice ball first in the flour, then dip it in the egg, and finally coat it thoroughly in the breadcrumbs.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully fry the arancini in batches until they are golden brown and heated through, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove the arancini with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and Cajun seasoning before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the ground meat with your preferred protein for the dirty rice base.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce to the rice mixture before chilling.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 arancini
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 40
Keywords: Cajun, Dirty Rice, Arancini, Fried Rice Balls, Appetizer, Italian-Cajun Fusion