arancini
Fried risotto balls
Arancini are fried rice balls from Sicilian cuisine, typically stuffed with ragù, mozzarella, or peas, then coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden.
The name comes from their resemblance to little oranges.
They're served as street food or appetizers: We ordered arancini to start.
Singular: arancino.
Italian meat sauce
- mozzarellaMild Italian cheese
- peasEdible pod seeds
- saffronCrocus-derived golden spice
- hamCured pig thigh
spinach · mushrooms · pistachio · eggplant · bolognese · ricotta · prosciutto · gorgonzola
Dried, crushed loaf pieces
- pankoAiry Japanese coating flakes
- batterUncooked cake mixture
- crustHard outer layer
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
crispy · crunchy · crackle · crispness · deep-fried · oil · sizzling
Creamy Italian grain dish
- arborioStarchy Italian rice
- saffronCrocus-derived golden spice
- brothClear simmered meat liquid
- butterSolid fat from cream
stock · day-old · chilled · sticky · molded · shaped · creamy
Mediterranean's biggest island
- PalermoSicilian regional capital
- CataniaSicilian seaport below Etna
- MessinaSicilian harbor city
- EtnaSicilian active volcano
antipasti · festa · nonna · trattoria · Ferrara · Rome · Naples
Italian appetizer course
- starterInitiator of action
- hors-d'oeuvreSmall savory appetizer
- amuse-boucheComplimentary chef's tasting bite
- canapéTopped bite-sized appetizer
ragù
Italian meat sauce
- mozzarellaMild Italian cheese
- peasEdible pod seeds
- saffronCrocus-derived golden spice
ham · spinach · mushrooms · pistachio · eggplant · bolognese · ricotta · prosciutto · gorgonzola · truffle
breadcrumbs
Dried, crushed loaf pieces
golden · crispy · crunchy · crackle · crispness · deep-fried · oil · sizzling
risotto
Creamy Italian grain dish
butter · stock · day-old · chilled · sticky · molded · shaped · creamy
Sicily
Mediterranean's biggest island
Etna · antipasti · festa · nonna · trattoria · Ferrara · Rome · Naples
antipasto
Italian appetizer course
- starterInitiator of action
- hors-d'oeuvreSmall savory appetizer
- amuse-boucheComplimentary chef's tasting bite
marinara
Seasoned tomato sauce
ball
Spherical plaything or gala
- frittipanzerotti, zeppole
- Italian foodpasta, spaghetti, risotto, gnocchi, ravioli
- appetizersmozzarella sticks, canapes, bruschetta, buffalo wings, nachos
- breaded foodsschnitzel, cutlet, tonkatsu, katsu, chicken schnitzel
- fried foodsfried chicken, french fries, onion rings, chicken nuggets, fried fish
- Mediterranean foodolive tapenade, olives, tzatziki, hummus, pita