arancini
plural noun
aran·ci·ni
ˌä-rän-ˈchē-nē 
: rounded balls of cooked rice with savory fillings (such as mozzarella cheese) that are coated with bread crumbs and deep-fried
The lobster arancini and pureed potato croquettes captured his attention, and the pork and beef meatballs were worthy of a "best of" medal in Schaffer's eyes.—
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The uncommon mashup results in dishes such as Bolognese arancini balls and roasted eggplant ravioli, as well as gnocchi cheese alfredo.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2023
Menu items include Bolognese arancini and cacio e pepe pasta fritti — crispy pasta bites with Parmesan and pepper.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Sep. 2022
Besides pizzas with compelling toppings, try the arancini-like zucchini cakes to start, or share the Hot Mess salad: artichokes, cherry peppers and fresh mozzarella with greens in herb vinaigrette.
—jsonline.com, 21 June 2022
Sicilian arancini have been delighting Italians since the 10th century with their combination of rice and savory fillings.
—Casey Barber, CNN, 18 May 2022
The menu features a selection of canapes, including sweet petite oysters with shallot jam and spinach and wild mushroom arancini.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 Feb. 2022
The arancini are crisp and cheesy, with a punch of black pepper.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2021
This is partly thanks to the rich culture of street food, best tasted in open-air markets; from the now world-famous arancini to the traditional peasant food of sfincione, a pizza-like snack topped with tomato sauce and breadcrumbs.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 27 July 2021
Other new tastes include black truffle arancini ($14), summery watermelon and feta salad ($13) and the cipollotto e vodka pizza, with its briny olive tapenade and mellow scamorza cheese.
—Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 24 June 2021
Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2023
Menu items include Bolognese arancini and cacio e pepe pasta fritti — crispy pasta bites with Parmesan and pepper.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Sep. 2022
Besides pizzas with compelling toppings, try the arancini-like zucchini cakes to start, or share the Hot Mess salad: artichokes, cherry peppers and fresh mozzarella with greens in herb vinaigrette.
—jsonline.com, 21 June 2022
Sicilian arancini have been delighting Italians since the 10th century with their combination of rice and savory fillings.
—Casey Barber, CNN, 18 May 2022
The menu features a selection of canapes, including sweet petite oysters with shallot jam and spinach and wild mushroom arancini.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 Feb. 2022
The arancini are crisp and cheesy, with a punch of black pepper.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2021
This is partly thanks to the rich culture of street food, best tasted in open-air markets; from the now world-famous arancini to the traditional peasant food of sfincione, a pizza-like snack topped with tomato sauce and breadcrumbs.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 27 July 2021
Other new tastes include black truffle arancini ($14), summery watermelon and feta salad ($13) and the cipollotto e vodka pizza, with its briny olive tapenade and mellow scamorza cheese.
—Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 24 June 2021
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“Arancini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arancini. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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