Cheesy Rice Balls (Arancini)

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

olive oil + 2 Tbsp unsalted butter

med onion (finely diced (about 1 cup))

1 cup

ham (finely diced (about 3 oz))

2 cups

medium grain rice such as Jasmine rice (un-rinsed)

1 cup

dry white wine such as Chardonnay

5 cups

hot reduced sodium chicken broth/stock

1 tsp

salt (we used sea salt)

1 cup

frozen peas (thawed)

1/3 cup

fresh Italian parsley (finely chopped)

1 cup

shredded parmesan cheese

4 oz

mozzarella cheese (cut into 24 (1/2-inch) cubes)

1 cup

all-purpose flour

large eggs (beaten with a fork)

1 1/2 cups

dry Italian Bread crumbs

Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or grapeseed oil)