Italian · snack
Arancini
Arancini reads umami 6.2, richness 6.0 and floral 4.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Italian snack, about 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.3 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.2 · Richness 6.0 · Floral 4.3 · Sweetness 3.3 · Salinity 3.0 · Herbaceous 1.6 · Earthy 1.5 · Sourness 1.2 · Fruity 1.1 · Nutty 0.9 · Bitterness 0.9 · Citrus 0.5
What's in it (9)
- 3 cups saffron risotto (made with 1 1/2 cups rice; 1/4 tsp saffron; 2 oz Parmigiano; 2 tbsp butter)
- 1 cup beef ragù
- 4 oz mozzarella, cubed
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
- salt to taste
Time & effort: about 40 min (25 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 276.9 kcal, 12.5 g protein, 14.5 g fat, 26.1 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Shape cooled saffron risotto around a filling of ragù, mozzarella, and peas, forming a compact ball or cone.
- Coat in flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs, then deep-fry in hot oil until deeply golden and crispy all over.
- Drain briefly and serve hot; the cheese inside should be molten.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.