"Arancini" are fried rice balls originating from Italy, and when added to a burger, they bring a unique and delicious twist to this classic dish. Here's a recipe for an original burger with arancini.

Ingredients:

For the arancini:

• 2 cups of cooked (cooled) Arborio rice
• 1 cup of tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup of grated mozzarella cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs (for coating)
• Frying oil

For the burgers:

• Burger buns
• Ground beef patties (or a beef/pork mix)
• Lettuce leaves
• Sliced tomatoes
• Burger sauce (mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard)
• Cheese (optional)

Instructions:

Prepare the arancini:

1. In a large bowl, mix the cooked rice with the tomato sauce, Parmesan, mozzarella, salt, and pepper.
2. Take a portion of this mixture and form arancini balls.
3. Roll each ball in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally in breadcrumbs to coat.
4. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the arancini until golden.
5. Remove them and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Prepare the burgers:

1. Cook the patties according to your preference (in a pan, on the grill, etc.).
2. Toast the burger buns.
3. On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, the beef patty, and add one or more arancini balls.
4. Add cheese (if desired) and top with burger sauce.
5. Close the burger with the other half of the bun.

Serve:

• Serve the arancini burgers immediately, with fries or a salad if desired.

This Italian twist on a classic burger with arancini adds a unique and delicious touch. Feel free to personalize the recipe to your taste. Enjoy your meal!