Arancine

(by Markus)

• Rice
• Cheese (shredded or as spread)
• Egg
• Breadcrumbs
• Pepperoni (optional)
• any favourite spice (optional)
• Salt
• Pepper
• Oil (sunflower)

Arancine are best made from leftover risotto or dry/sticky sushi rice:

Mix the rice with egg(s) and cheese - either shredded or as spread (actually any spread/brunch works)  - salt, pepper, and any spice is mixed at this point. 

Then mix breadcrumbs into the bulk to make the "dough" harder, dry enough to form balls that don´t fall apart under their own weight.

Coat the arancine with more breadcrumbs (use another egg if the ball´s surface is too dry).

Fry while submerged in oil until golden - crispy.
Serve with sauce (e.g.: mayonaise).
Arancine are Italian, arancia meaning orange