Arrancini is a popular Italian appetitizer that is made up of Italian risotto and cheese! It is a favorite canape to serve and is extremely popular party dish! If you are making a big batch to serve for a party, you can make the balls 3 days in advance!
3cupsChicken Stockor 3 cups of water, and 2 stock cubes
1tbspDried Oregano
1tbspDried Marjoram
1/2cupParmesanArrancini Italian Deep Fried Risotto Ball Recipe
1pinchSalt and Black Pepper
Rice Mix
2stripsBacon Hamsmall diced
1cupMozzarella
Fry Mix
1/2cupFlour
1Eggbeaten
1cupBreadcrumbsor Panko
Oil
Aioli
200mlMayonnaise
2clovesGarlic Minced
1pinchSalt and Black Pepper
Instructions
Rissotto:
Bring your chicken stock to the boil.
In a large pot, saute butter, garlic and onion on a medium heat until soft. Add rice and cook for a few minutes or until the grains start to turn translucent. Add your dried herbs into the mix.
Add in chicken stock into rice mix, 0.5 cup at a time and keep stirring it until it cooks to al dente. Season with salt, pepper and parmesan.
Spread it out on a baking sheet and let it cool down in the fridge.
Arrancini:
Mix the risotto mix with peas and ham to even consistency.
Divide the mix into 12 balls, then thumb through a small ball of mozzarella.
Re-form the ball and lightly dust with flour, coat with egg, then crumbed with breadcrumbs.
Deep fry the arrancini until golden brown and set aside to cool.
Aioli
Mix the mayo with minced Garlic, Salt and Pepper to taste.
Notes
The rice ball should be cool down completely or slightly cold when using
You can pre made the rice ball days in advance and store them properly in the fridge