Fried Risotto Balls

Name: Fried Risotto Balls
Yield: Makes 14
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1½ cup, panko bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon, fresh minced parsley; , Salt and pepper; ⅛ teaspoon, cayenne pepper; 2 , large eggs; 4 ounces, mozzarella, fontina, or provolone cheese, cut into ½-inch pieces; 3 quarts, vegetable oil; , Lemon wedges; 1 recipe, recipe

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A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from Tasting Italy

SERVESMakes 14

TIME1½ hours

Italian Name:Arancini

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from Tasting Italy

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Meaning “little oranges,” arancini consist of rich saffron risotto formed into large balls around a stuffing of cheese or meat and peas and deep fried until a crispy crust develops, which provides an appealing contrast to the creamy rice. I...

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