To form the ragu-filled rice balls called arancine, place 1 heaping tbsp. of the rice mixture in the palm of your hand and flatten it into a disk, making a small well in the center for the filling. See Recipe For Arancine (Saffron Rice Balls) »
Using your fingers, bring edges of the rice disk up and over the meat mixture to completely encase the filling. Roll gently in your palms to form a ball, slightly compacting the mixtures together. See Recipe For Arancine (Saffron Rice Balls) »
