Arancini
“Pre-prepared finger food will satisfy hungry guests and ensure you aren't chained to the stove.”
- 1 1/3 cups arborio rice
- 600ml vegetable stock
- 100g freshly grated parmesan
- salt and pepper
- 12 bocconcini bambini (small size)
- 1/4 cup plain flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup fine breadcrumbs
- rice bran oil, for deep frying
Arancini can be made from leftover risotto. If you can't find small bocconcini, use cubes of mozzarella instead. Make sure you season the mix well. Add some fresh herbs for extra flavour. These rice balls are best served hot and are delicious with a spicy tomato dipping sauce. Arancini can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen, uncooked or cooked. Reheat in the oven before serving.
Method
- Place rice and stock in rice cooker or saucepan and cook until ready, about 12 minutes.
- Mix in parmesan and season well with salt and pepper.
- Cut bocconcini in half.
- Wet your hands, then take a walnut-sized portion of rice in the palm of your hand. Roll into a ball and push a piece of bocconcini into the middle, ensuring the cheese is completely enclosed by the rice. Place on a lightly floured tray. Repeat until all the rice is used.
- Roll the rice balls in flour, then dip in egg wash and coat in breadcrumbs.
- Deep fry in oil until lightly browned.
- Serve immediately.
Makes 24
