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Arancini

Arancini, also known as Italian rice balls, is a great way to use leftover risotto. This creamy risotto recipe from @pinchofyum is packed with melty mozzarella cheese, and fried to golden stuffed perfection.

  • Prep Time

    50min

  • Cook Time

    25min

  • Total Time

    1hr 15min

  • Servings

    15

  • Recipe Category Appetizers

  • Recipe Cuisine Italian

  • Recipe Level Time Consuming

Recipe By: Lindsay Ostrom @pinchofyum

Ingredients

Directions

  • Start The Risotto: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet. Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the arborio rice and salt; let it toast a bit to turn lightly golden brown.
  • Simmer The Risotto: Add the wine; let it sizzle out. Add the broth, about one cup at a time, stirring gradually as you let it simmer. We want the liquid to be absorbed slowly after each addition. This process will take about 15-20 minutes and you’ll be left with something that looks like slightly creamy rice.
  • Make It Creamy and Cheesy: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, Parmesan, lemon zest, cream, and pepper to taste.
  • Chill: Spread the risotto onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill for about an hour.
  • Form Into Balls: Take a small piece of the chilled risotto and press it into your palm. Tuck a cube or two of mozzarella cheese in there, and wrap the risotto around it into a ball.
  • Dredge Risotto Balls: Dip the balls into the flour (shaking off excess), then the eggs, then the panko.
  • Fry The Arancini: Heat the oil (3-5 cups depending on pan size) over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot (350 degrees is ideal if you have a thermometer), add the arancini. It should bubble a bit and start to turn golden brown. Flip and brown on the other side.
  • Finish and Serve: Place on paper towel-lined plates to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt.
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Arancini

Arancini, also known as Italian rice balls, is a great way to use leftover risotto. This creamy risotto recipe from @pinchofyum is packed with melty mozzarella cheese, and fried to golden stuffed perfection.