Rice Croquettes(Italian Style "Arancini") - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1 c. rice (preferably Italian long grain)
3 c. hot chicken broth
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten lightly
salt to taste
1/4 lb. Mozzarella cheese, cut into 2/3-inch cubes
1 c. dry bread crumbs
oil (for deep frying)

Preparation

In a saucepan, heat butter and saute onion until golden.
Add rice; saute over medium heat, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
Do not let rice brown.
Add 1/2 cup chicken broth.
When liquid is absorbed, which is almost immediately, add an additional cup of broth.
Lower heat; simmer slowly until the broth is almost absorbed again, about 5 minutes.
Add remaining chicken broth; simmer until rice has absorbed all the liquid.
Stir the grated cheese into the rice; set aside until cooled slightly.
Taste for salt and add, if needed.
Stir in eggs, then refrigerate rice mixture until cold or until ready to use.