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Rich and Creamy Saffron Arancini With Mozzarella

Scarred by childhood memories of dry, tasteless rice balls, I created arancini the way we all want them to be: crisp on the outside with a shattering crust that breaks open to reveal tender grains of rice suspended in a rich and flavorful creamy sauce. At the center: stretchy melted mozzarella cheese.

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