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squid ink arancini, baccala, stuffed fried olives, baby octopus skewers
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Ingredients
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Squid Ink Arancini
Baccala
Stuffed Fried Olives
Baby Octopus Skewers
Method
Squid Ink Arancini
- 1
Cook the Risotto
In a saucepan, heat the vegetable broth and keep it warm. In another pan, sauté the onion in olive oil until translucent. Add the Arborio rice and stir for a few minutes. Gradually add the warm broth, stirring constantly until the rice is creamy and cooked (about 20 minutes). Stir in squid ink and Parmesan cheese. Let cool.
- 2
Form and Fry
Once cooled, form the risotto into balls, dip in beaten egg, and then coat with breadcrumbs. Heat olive oil in a frying pan and fry the arancini until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Baccala
- 3
- 4
Finish the Dish
Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice. Serve warm.
Stuffed Fried Olives
- 5
Prepare the Filling
Mix cream cheese and prosciutto until well combined. Stuff each pitted olive with the mixture.
- 6
Baby Octopus Skewers
- 7
- 8
Skewer and Grill
Thread marinated octopus onto soaked skewers. Grill on medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
