Rice Balls

Name: Rice Balls
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup Italian rice; Pinch saffron, optional; 1/3 cup dry white wine; Salt and pepper; 1 cup grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish; 5 large eggs; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 pound ground lean beef; 1/2 pound ground pork; 5 large fresh sweet basil leaves, chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 ounces tomato sauce; 2 1/2 cups boiling water, for rice, plus 1/2 cup water, for sauce; 1 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 cup frozen or fresh peas; 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 2 cups vegetable oil