Arancini
Arancini are golden, crispy rice balls made from risotto, with a variety of possible fillings such as cheese, ragu or vegetables. Fried until crunchy on the outside and creamy inside, they're also a delicious way to use leftover risotto. Perfect as an appetizer or for sharing with friends, they pair beautifully with a refreshing spritz or Negroni, as well as with dipping sauces like garlic aioli, pesto or spicy ones.
Trim and dice <quantity>1</quantity> small onion
Pick the leaves from <quantity>1<unit>stalk</unit></quantity> of basil and finely chop them
Cut <quantity>4</quantity> sun-dried tomatoes into medium cubes
Drizzle extra virgin olive oil into a medium pan over medium heat and add the diced onion. Stir until translucent
Add <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of arborio rice and stir to combine
Add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of white wine and stir until it evaporates
Add <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of vegetable stock and cook the rice, stirring constantly, until most of the liquid has evaporated
Add the rest of the vegetable stock, little by little, until the rice is cooked but still firm to the bite
Add the sun-dried tomato and the chopped basil. Stir to combine
Reduce the heat to low, add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of butter, stirring until it's melted. Add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of grated parmesan cheese and stir tom combine
Add salt and black pepper to taste. The sun-dried tomato risotto is ready. Transfer it to a plate and let it cool down
Dice <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of mozzarella cheese
Wrap a cube of mozzarella in a portion of risotto, shaping it into a ball
Whisk <quantity>2</quantity> eggs in a recipient
Add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour to a plate. Roll the risotto balls in the flour to coat
Dip the balls into the egg until completely coated. Drain and transfer to a plate with <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of panko
Add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of panko over the balls and coat well
Pour about <quantity>2<unit>cm</unit></quantity> of oil into a small pot and heat over medium heat
Fry the risotto balls until evenly golden brown and transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain. The arancini are ready
Pair with your favorite sauce and enjoy!
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