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Arancini

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Keyword appetizer, arancini, rice balls

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Butter divided
  • 1/4 cup Onion finely diced
  • 2 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup Arborio rice uncooked
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tbsp Milk
  • 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a medium sauce pan over medium-low heat, bring chicken broth to a simmer. Keep warm.
  • In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt one tablespoon of the butter. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the dry rice, making sure to coat it in the butter. Toast for about 3 minutes, stirring to prevent burning.
  • Add the broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Wait until the rice has absorbed almost all of the liquid before adding the next 1/2 cup of broth.
  • Once all the broth has been absorbed, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the other tablespoon of butter and the parmesan cheese.
  • Spread the risotto onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place in the refrigerator until fully cooled.
  • In a shallow dish or paper plate add the egg and milk and whisk together. On another plate add the breadcrumbs.
  • Once the rice is chilled, scoop out 1/4 cup portions and roll into a ball. Roll the ball in the egg mixture and then into the breadcrumbs.
  • Deep fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes and place on a wire rack to drain.
  • Top with more parmesan if desired and serve with warm marinara sauce.