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Arancini Balls

Breaded and fried risotto balls with mozzarella cheese inside until they are golden brown.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked risotto cooled
  • 4 oz mozzarella cubed
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1.5 cups breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Take a handful of cold risotto and press a mozzarella cube into the center.
  2. Form the rice around the cheese into a tight ball.
  3. Roll each ball in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a deep pan.
  5. Fry the arancini 4 to 5 minutes, until golden all over.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve with marinara.

Notes

Wet your hands while shaping so the rice doesn't stick.