Arancini Di Riso

6 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Basic Risotto (page 128), cooled
  • 1 1/2 cups dried Italian-style bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs, beaten to blend
  • 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • Vegetable oil (for deep-frying)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, stir the risotto, 1/2 cup of the bread crumbs, the Parmesan cheese, and the eggs to combine.
  2. 2
    In a medium bowl, place the remaining cup of bread crumbs.
  3. 3
    Using about 2 tablespoons of the risotto mixture for each cube of mozzarella cheese, form the risotto mixture around the cheese cubes to enclose completely and form into 1 3/4-inch-diameter balls.
  4. 4
    Roll the balls in the remaining bread crumbs to coat.
  5. 5
    In a large, heavy saucepan, add enough oil to reach a depth of 3 inches and heat over a medium flame to 350 degrees F. Working in batches, add the rice balls and cook until brown and heated through, about 4 minutes.
  6. 6
    Using a slotted spoon, transfer the rice balls to paper towels to drain.
  7. 7
    Let rest for 2 minutes.
  8. 8
    Serve hot.

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