AVOCADO ARANCINI WITH CREAMY AVOCADO RANCH DIP
My Mother was Italian and she prepared homemade arancini (which in Italian means fried rice balls) for special occasions and parties. Hers were very traditional Sicilian and delicious. I prepare so many of my Mother's original recipes today, but I also enjoy changing things up by trying non-traditional ingredients and spices or maybe changing the cooking method. I think that combining flavors from different cultures can be so much fun. It really opens your eyes to the limitless boundaries of cooking. For this recipe, the key to success is using a cooking thermometer to ensure that your oil remains at the proper temperature so that the arancini brown evenly and the cheese melts without burning them on the outside. Enjoy!
Provided by flyincook
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 48m
Yield 30-36 arancini, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook the rice according to the package directions. Spread the cooked rice out on a cookie sheet and let cool for 10 minutes, then place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until cold.
- While the rice chills, cook the bacon until crisp, then drain well on paper towels. Crumble the bacon and set aside until ready to use.
- Cut the 2 Mexican avocados in half and remove the pits. Scrape the flesh from 3 of the 4 halves into a medium mixing bowl. Scrape the 4th avocado half into a separate small bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice to each bowl and mash the contents of both bowls well with a fork. Add the sour cream and ranch dressing mix to the small bowl and whisk together until you have a smooth, creamy consistency, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use. To the medium mixing bowl, add the oregano, red pepper flakes, sun-dried tomatoes, shredded mozzarella, cooked bacon, salt and pepper and mix well. Stir in the cooked, chilled rice and mix well again.
- Beat the two eggs in a small shallow bowl. Pour the Italian bread crumbs into a small shallow dish.
- Pour enough canola oil into a medium frying pan to reach a depth of 3/4 inch. Heat the oil until it reaches a temperature of 350 degrees. Use a teaspoon to scoop up the rice mixture and roll it into 1-inch diameter balls. Place each rice ball into the egg, then into the bread crumbs to coat. Fry the arancini in small batches in the hot oil for 3 minutes, until golden brown on all sides. Transfer the cooked arancini to a paper towel lined platter to drain. Serve them warm with the cool avocado ranch dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.8, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 102.7, Sodium 812.5, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 15.6
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Darrel Taylor
[email protected]These arancini were a bit too complicated for me. I ended up making a mess in my kitchen. However, the arancini turned out delicious, so it was worth the effort.
Twin Morine
[email protected]These arancini were a great way to use up some leftover avocado. I also liked that they were baked instead of fried. The avocado ranch dip was a nice touch.
Ontor Miya
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of avocado, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The avocado flavor was subtle and the arancini were very creamy. The avocado ranch dip was also really good.
Gabriella Naomi
[email protected]These arancini were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. The avocado filling was divine and the avocado ranch dip was the perfect finishing touch.
Maye Smule
[email protected]I've never had avocado arancini before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. They were delicious! I especially liked the crispy exterior and the creamy avocado filling. The avocado ranch dip was also very good.
Rizwan Subhani
[email protected]These arancini were a great way to use up some leftover avocado. I also liked that they were baked instead of fried. The avocado ranch dip was a nice touch.
Tatiana Valicov
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of avocado, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The avocado flavor was subtle and the arancini were very creamy. The avocado ranch dip was also really good.
Philip Douras
[email protected]These arancini were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. The avocado filling was divine and the avocado ranch dip was the perfect finishing touch.
Pitras Javeed
[email protected]I made these arancini for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them! I especially liked the crispy exterior and the creamy avocado filling. The avocado ranch dip was also a big hit.
Gilberto Duran
[email protected]I've never had avocado arancini before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. They were delicious! I especially liked the crispy exterior and the creamy avocado filling. The avocado ranch dip was also very good.
Adam Love
[email protected]These arancini were a great way to use up some leftover avocado. I also liked that they were baked instead of fried. The avocado ranch dip was a nice touch.
Princess Dodi
[email protected]I'm a big fan of avocado, so I was excited to try this recipe. The arancini were good, but I was a little disappointed by the avocado filling. It was a bit too mushy for my taste. The avocado ranch dip was also just okay.
GF Gaming
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up making a mess in my kitchen. However, the arancini turned out delicious, so it was worth the effort.
Melissa Phelps
[email protected]I made these arancini for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! I especially liked the crispy exterior and the creamy avocado filling. The avocado ranch dip was also a big hit.
WAJIDKING WAJID
[email protected]These arancini were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. The avocado filling was divine and the avocado ranch dip was the perfect finishing touch.
Smokey
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of avocado, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The avocado flavor was subtle and the arancini were very creamy. The avocado ranch dip was also really good.
Xiao.m2
[email protected]These arancini were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I was worried that the avocado filling would be too mushy, but it held up perfectly. The avocado ranch dip was also a great addition.
Sandeep kumar Banga
[email protected]Avocado arancini was a hit! I made them for my family and they were devoured in minutes. I loved the crispy exterior and the creamy avocado filling. The avocado ranch dip was also a perfect complement.