Arancini
Crispy, golden rice balls filled with cheese or meat, deep-fried to perfection.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups risotto
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups oil for frying
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare risotto according to recipe.
- Let the risotto cool, then mix in egg and Parmesan.
- Shape risotto into balls and insert a cube of mozzarella in the center.
- Roll the balls in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry the balls until golden brown on all sides.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in herbs or spices into the risotto.
- Serve with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Arancini
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Find it online: https://michaelskueche.de/arancini/