Arancini Recipe
goat cheese, risotto, chilled spicy marinara, basil, grana padano
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Ingredients
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Arancini Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Risotto
Cook the risotto according to package instructions and let it cool completely.
- 2
Mix the Filling
Once the risotto is cool, mix in the goat cheese, Grana Padano cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 3
Form the Arancini
Take a handful of the risotto mixture and form a ball about the size of a golf ball. Make a small indentation in the center and add a teaspoon of the chilled spicy marinara sauce, then seal the ball.
- 4
- 5
Bread the Arancini
Roll each ball in flour, dip it in the egg, and then coat it in breadcrumbs. Repeat until all the balls are coated.
- 6
Fry the Arancini
In a deep pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the arancini in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- 7
Serve
Remove the arancini from the oil and let them drain on paper towels. Serve hot with additional spicy marinara sauce and fresh basil for garnish.
