Name: Italian Rice Balls
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12
Ingredients: ***For the rice balls:***; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 1 cup ham, finely diced; 2 cups jasmine rice; 1 cup dry white wine; 5 cups chicken broth or stock, hot; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1/3 cup parsley, finely chopped; 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded; 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 24 (1/2-inch) cubes; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs, beaten; 1 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs; neutral-flavored oil, to taste; ***Optional, for serving:***; parsley, to taste, chopped; parmesan cheese, to taste, grated; marinara sauce, to taste

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