Arancini are fried rice balls coated with breadcrumbs, said to have originated in Sicily in the 10th century.
Arancini are usually filled with ragù (meat sauce), tomato sauce, mozzarella, and/or peas.
In Italian literature, Inspector Montalbano, the main character of Andrea Camilleri's novels, is a well-known lover of arancini and he has contributed to making this dish known outside of Italy.
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