Arancini, a Sicilian specialty, are delightful deep-fried rice balls that capture the essence of Italian cuisine. These golden-brown spheres are crafted with a creamy risotto filling, often featuring tantalizing ingredients like succulent shrimp, velvety mushrooms, or the savory combination of peas and mozzarella. Each bite of arancini promises an explosion of flavors and textures, from the crispy outer crust to the tender and flavorful rice interior. Typically served as an appetizer or street food, arancini can also grace your dinner table as a main course accompanied by a vibrant Green Goddess dressing. This versatile dish has captivated taste buds around the world, and our collection of arancini recipes offers a culinary journey like no other.
Arancini with Shrimp and Peas: Dive into the delightful combination of shrimp, peas, and mozzarella, encased in a crispy saffron-infused rice coating. The vibrant Green Goddess dressing adds a refreshing touch, making this dish an absolute delight.
Arancini with Fontina and Truffle Oil: Indulge in the luxurious flavors of fontina cheese and earthy truffle oil, perfectly balanced within a creamy risotto filling. Served atop a bed of arugula with a drizzle of balsamic reduction, this arancini recipe exudes elegance and sophistication.
Arancini with Spinach and Mushrooms: Discover the harmonious blend of spinach, mushrooms, and tangy goat cheese, enveloped in a golden-fried rice shell. Accompanied by a zesty tomato sauce, this dish offers a delightful interplay of textures and flavors, sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Arancini with Sausage and Peppers: Embark on a culinary adventure with this hearty and flavorful combination of Italian sausage, bell peppers, and pecorino cheese. The robust filling is encased in a crispy breadcrumb coating, creating a delightful contrast of textures. Serve with a side of marinara sauce for an authentic Italian experience.
Green Goddess Dressing: As a vibrant accompaniment to your arancini, the Green Goddess dressing brings together a symphony of herbs, including parsley, chives, tarragon, and cilantro. With a creamy avocado base and a touch of tangy lemon juice, this dressing adds a refreshing and herbaceous layer to each bite.
GREEN GODDESS DRESSING
This bright and vibrant dressing has evolved since it originated in 1920s California. Earlier versions contained tarragon, anchovies, Worcestershire or avocados. Our reimagined classic is full of fresh, tender herbs, lemon and a balanced blend of yogurt and mayonnaise.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories condiment
Time 10m
Yield About 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add the yogurt, mayonnaise, basil, dill, parsley, chives, garlic, lemon zest, juice, vinegar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to a blender. Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days; stir well before using.
ARANCINI WITH GREEN GODDESS DRESSING
This recipe was inspired by the version offered by Salt Tapas Bar in Singapore. I've been obsessed with the combination of the crispy, moist arancini with the tangy green goddess dressing since my first taste. This is my own version patched together from various recipes online. I haven't posted a risotto recipe here but any go-to recipe should do the trick. I've tried it out only once but it was crazyyy delicious. Will use the green goddess dressing for other things next time - perhaps over grilled fish fillets mmm.
Provided by Chef 001
Categories Short Grain Rice
Time 1h40m
Yield 12-15 balls
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine the risotto, eggs, parmesan and 1/2 the panko in a large bowl. Adjust the ingredients where necessary to achieve desired consistency/taste. Season if necessary. If the risotto was cooked with parmesan, you may add less in the mixture. Place the remaining panko in a medium bowl.
- Using about 2 tablespoons of the risotto mixture for each, form the mixture into balls of 2-inch diameter. Insert 1 cube of mozzarella into the centre of each ball. Roll the balls in the panko to coat. Don't worry if the risotto is very sticky initially, the balls should take shape once you coat them in the panko.
- Pour enough oil in a heavy large saucepan to reach the depth of 3 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat.
- Working in batches, add the rice balls to the hot oil and cook until brown and heated through, turning them as necessary, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the rice balls to paper towels to drain. Let rest 2 minutes.
- To make the dressing, puree the dressing ingredients in a food processor.
- To serve, dish and spread out the dressing on a serving plate and rest balls on top. You may serve up additional dressing on the side for guests who can't get enough!
- Tip: You may freeze the risotto balls after forming them, but thaw them and re-shape them (and if necessary, roll in additional panko) before frying.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.1, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 44.7, Sodium 298.1, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 8.4
ARANCINI DI RISO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield about 20 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Pour enough oil in a heavy large saucepan to reach the depth of 3 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
- Stir the eggs, risotto, Parmesan, and 1/2 cup of the bread crumbs in a large bowl to combine. Place the remaining breadcrumbs in a medium bowl. Using about 2 tablespoons of the risotto mixture for each, form the risotto mixture into 1 3/4-inch-diameter balls. Insert 1 cube of mozzarella into the center of each ball. Roll the balls in the bread crumbs to coat.
- Working in batches, add the rice balls to the hot ail and cook until brown and heated through, turning them as necessary, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the rice balls to paper towels to drain. Season with salt. Let rest 2 minutes. Serve hot.
- Bring the broth to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan. Add the porcini mushrooms. Set aside until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Keep the broth warm over very low heat.
- Melt the butter in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the white mushrooms and garlic. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the porcini mushrooms to a cutting board. Finely chop the mushrooms and add to the saucepan. Saute until the mushrooms are tender and the juices evaporate, about 5 minutes. Stir in the rice and let it toast for a few minutes. Add the wine; cook until the liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of hot broth; simmer over medium-low heat until the liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook until the rice is just tender and the mixture is creamy, adding more broth by cupfuls and stirring often, about 28 minutes (the rice will absorb 6 to 8 cups of broth). Stir in the peas. Mix in the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
ARANCINI
Steps:
- Bring the broth and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the rice, reduce the heat to low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let cool completely.
- Combine the pine nuts, mozzarella, fontina and parsley in a bowl; set aside.
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl, then stir in the cooled rice, the parmesan and 2/3 cup breadcrumbs. Shape the mixture into sixteen 1 1/2-inch balls.
- Put the remaining breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Press your finger into the center of each rice ball, insert 2 teaspoons of the mozzarella mixture, then pinch the rice around the filling to enclose. Roll the balls in the breadcrumbs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Loosely cover and refrigerate, at least 1 hour or overnight. (If refrigerating overnight, roll in more breadcrumbs before frying.)
- Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Working in batches, fry the rice balls, turning, until golden brown on all sides, about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; season with salt.
ARANCINI
An Italian rice ball made with white wine risotto, and a gooey mozzarella center. Fantastic for lunch or dinner - can be frozen.
Provided by DEBMCD
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring until onion is soft but not browned. Pour in the rice, and cook stirring for 2 minutes, then stir in the wine, and continue cooking and stirring until the liquid has evaporated. Add hot chicken stock to the rice 1/3 cup at a time, stirring and cooking until the liquid has evaporated before adding more.
- When the chicken stock has all been added, and the liquid has evaporated, stir in the peas and ham. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat, and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Transfer the risotto to a bowl, and allow to cool slightly.
- Stir the beaten egg into the risotto. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining egg and milk with a fork. For each ball, roll 2 tablespoons of the risotto into a ball. Press a piece of the mozzarella cheese into the center, and roll to enclose. Coat lightly with flour, dip into the milk mixture, then roll in bread crumbs to coat.
- Heat oil for frying in a deep-fryer or large deep saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the balls in small batches until evenly golden, turning as needed. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm in a low oven while the rest are frying.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 274 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
GREEN GODDESS DRESSING
Unlike more complicated versions of green goddess, this one, adapted from the cookbook author Jessica Battilana, comes together quickly in a food processor. Mayonnaise and full-fat Greek yogurt give the dressing richness and tang, while parsley, basil and tarragon lend the springtime perfume of fine herbs. Two anchovy fillets offer salt and a rumor of umami. The recipe is so mouth-smackingly perfect that it doesn't require any adjusting. Serve with this greenest-green salad. Use leftover dressing as a dip, alongside carrots, cucumbers and radishes, or as an accompaniment to grilled fish or chicken.
Provided by Samin Nosrat
Categories weeknight, salads and dressings
Time 10m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the anchovies, mayonnaise, yogurt, parsley, basil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Process until smooth and uniformly green. Transfer to a lidded jar, and stir in the tarragon and chives. Adjust seasoning as needed with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 311, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 342 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
GREEN GODDESS DRESSING
Green Goddess is a California classic. It makes a great dip for crudités and a wonderful dressing for robust lettuces like romaine hearts, but it's too thick and intense for delicate spring mixes. Although I've made the anchovies optional, I recommend them because they add depth to the flavor. If salt is an issue for you, leave them out.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, quick, condiments
Time 15m
Yield Makes a little more than 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a blender, combine the parsley, watercress or spinach, tarragon, chives, garlic, anchovies, lemon juice, vinegar and canola or grapeseed oil. Blend until smooth, about two minutes. Add the mayonnaise, and blend again until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
GREEN GODDESS DRESSING
Provided by Kemp Minifie
Categories Herb No-Cook Quick & Easy Salad Dressing Mayonnaise Tarragon Chive Sour Cream Parsley Lemon Juice
Yield Yield: Makes about 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor, blend together the mayonnaise, sour cream, scallion, anchovy paste, parsley, 2 tablespoons chives, tarragon, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice, stopping and scraping down the sides occasionally, and blending until the dressing turns green. Taste and blend in the remaining tablespoon chives and 1 teaspoon lemon juice, if desired. Season the dressing with freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD: The dressing can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, in an airtight container, up to 4 days.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your arancini taste their best. Look for Arborio rice that is firm and white, and use a good quality Parmesan cheese.
- Don't overcook the rice: The rice should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it. Overcooked rice will make your arancini mushy.
- Let the arancini cool before frying: This will help them hold their shape better. You can also refrigerate the arancini for up to 24 hours before frying.
- Use a light hand when frying the arancini: Don't overcrowd the pan, and don't stir the arancini too much. This will help them stay crispy.
- Serve the arancini hot and fresh: Arancini are best enjoyed immediately after they are fried. You can keep them warm in a low oven until you are ready to serve.
Conclusion:
Arancini are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little practice, you can make arancini that are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, just like the ones you would find in Italy. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give arancini a try. You won't be disappointed!
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