Arancini
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Category
Snacks,MainCuisine
Italian
Author:
Emily DavenportServings
8 servings
Prep Time
10 minutes
Calories
194
Delicious, crispy, deep fried Arancini balls of rice with a mozzarella cheese filling and crunchy breadcrumb coating. A Dairy Diary 2020 recipe.
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Ingredients
-
Risotto (leftovers work best)
- Mozzarella cheese 75g (3oz), pulled into 8 pieces
- Plain flour 25g (1oz)
-
Dried breadcrumbs 50g (2oz), seasoned
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
Directions
- Divide cold risotto into eight portions and roll each into a ball. Push a piece of mozzarella into centre of each and reshape the balls, enclosing the mozzarella
Mix flour with 5-6 tablespoons cold water to make a smooth batter. Coat risotto balls in batter then in breadcrumbs
In a large pan, heat oil for deep frying. Deep fry the risotto balls, in batches, for 3-4 minutes until golden. Drain on kitchen paper and finish with flakey salt. Serve hot or cold
Nutrition
Calories 194, Fat 8 grams, Saturated Fat 2 grams