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Arancini

4 servings (about 20 arancini)
Italian Deep Frying

Arancini are a classic Italian dish of fried rice balls with a delicious melted cheese center. This recipe will guide you through the process of making them from scratch, starting with a creamy risotto and ending with golden brown, crispy arancini.

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Faceless Chef Faceless Chef Resident Chef
October 2, 2024
  • 45 min.
  • 60 min.
  • 3/5
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Ingredients:

For the Risotto:

For the Arancini:

Tools:

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Best served with:

Side Salad

Directions:

Cook the Risotto:

  1. Sauté the onion: Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
  2. Toast the rice: Add the Arborio rice to the pan and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the grains are toasted and slightly translucent.
  3. Add the wine: Pour in the white wine and cook, stirring, until it has almost completely evaporated.
  4. Add the stock: Add a ladleful of hot chicken stock to the rice and stir continuously until the liquid is absorbed. Repeat this process, adding one ladleful at a time, until all the stock has been used and the rice is cooked through but still has a slight bite (al dente). This should take about 20-25 minutes.
  5. Finish the risotto: Stir in the extra 2 tablespoons of butter and ½ cup of Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Cool the risotto: Spread the risotto on a baking sheet to cool completely. This is important for making the arancini. You can refrigerate it for about 30 minutes to speed up the process.
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Deep Frying

October 17, 2023

Deep frying is a very popular cooking method. Unfortunately, it is also considered unhealthy since deep fried food represents higher calorie intake when compared to non-fried food. With frequent consumption it can lead to unwanted weight gain. Even though deep frying sounds for some people almost scary, it is simply submerging food in hot oil which leads to instantly cooking the surface while moisture is trapped in the food and keeps cooking the food from the inside.

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Make the Arancini:

  1. Assemble the arancini: Take a small amount of cooled risotto and flatten it in your hand. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center and enclose the cheese completely with the risotto, forming a ball. Repeat with the remaining risotto and mozzarella.
  2. Chill the arancini: Refrigerate the arancini balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  3. Bread the arancini: Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
  4. Coat the arancini: Roll each arancini ball in the flour, then dip in the egg wash, and finally coat thoroughly in the breadcrumbs.
  5. Fry the arancini: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Fry the arancini in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy (about 8-10 minutes).
  6. Drain and serve: Remove the arancini with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese and a side salad.
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