Classic Arancini Di Riso (Risotto Rice Balls) | Gennaro Contaldo

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Cheddar is often less expensive and provides a different flavor profile.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana padano is a more affordable cheese with similar flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly option for frying.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can be a cost-effective substitute for breading.

Prepare risotto bianco (white risotto) and have it ready.

Add 150 grams of fresh breadcrumbs to the risotto mixture.

Season with a little salt and black pepper.

Crack 1 egg and add it to the mixture.

Chop a handful of parsley and mix it in.

Add nearly 4 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese and mix everything together until compact.

Wet your hands slightly, then shape the mixture into balls the size of a tangerine or golf ball.

Make an indentation in each ball and place a pinch of mozzarella inside, then seal and roll it back into shape.

Coat each ball in dry breadcrumbs after dipping in beaten egg.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot and carefully drop the arancini into the hot oil.

Fry until they turn a lovely orange color, which takes a couple of minutes.

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