Ham & Cheese Arancini Balls

Ingredients:

• Four farm pride eggs
• 90 Grams of mozzarella
• Fresh breadcrumbs
• Cubed provolone
• 1 Clove finely chopped garlic
• Pinch of fresh parsley
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
•  ¼ Minced onion
• 2/3 Cup of grated romano cheese
• 1/3 Cup of melted butter
• ½ Cup of diced ham
• 2 ½ Cups of cooked rice

Method:

1. Sauté the chopped onion on medium heat with a dash of extra virgin oil.
2. Beat two of the eggs, stir in the onions, rice, melted butter, salt and pepper, parsley, romano and garlic.
3. Place the contents in a large bowl, cover and store in the fridge for 30 minutes.
4. Dice and combine the mozzarella, provolone and ham into cubes.
5. Add breadcrumbs to a bowl and place to one side.
6. Whisk the last two eggs in another bowl and place to the side.
7. Create balls by forming a ball of the rice mixture around cubes of ham, cheese, and provolone .
8. Dip the balls into the egg mixture, then the bowl of breadcrumbs to batter the balls.
9. Drizzle enough oil into a frying pan for the balls.
10. Fry one-two at a time, turning to ensure they aren’t burned. Ensure they are cooked right through.
11. Serve hot with relish or chutney.