Light Meals

Crispy Coated Risotto Balls

Risotto balls (or arancini) are a fantastic way to enjoy left-over risotto. Serve them with salad or veges for a meal or they make tasty tapas.

Serves:
Makes about 6 Risotto Balls
Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Cooking Time:
10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 400g home-made cold risotto (use left-over risotto or see our Hints and Tips below for recipe suggestions)
  • 25g grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup Gregg’s Tuscan Herb Crusting Blend
  • 750mls rice bran oil for deep frying

Method

Stir the parmesan cheese through the risotto well.

Form the cold risotto into balls, working well to ensure they are firmly packed - any air pockets inside will cause them to break up when being cooked.

Dip the risotto balls in the beaten egg then roll in Gregg's Tuscan Herb Crusting Blend.

Heat the oil to 180ºC and deep fry the risotto balls until golden.

Drain on paper towel and serve hot with a rich tomato sauce.

Hints & Tips

Next time you want to create a delicious risotto, why not try one of our recipes - Mixed Mushroom & Chicken Risotto, Oven Baked Courgette & Tomato Risotto or Basic Risotto.

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Crispy Coated Risotto Balls

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