MOZZARELLA-FILLED RICE (RISOTTO) BALLS
A lovely starter or great finger food for a buffet. Makes a great meal served with garlic bread and salad. Definitely worth making for its own sake, but is also a great way to use up leftover risotto. This originally came from the Good Housekeeping Vegetarian book.
Provided by Boo L
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 12-16 balls, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Begin by making a basic white risotto. Peel and finely chop the onion.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan, and fry the onion for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine and boil rapidly until most of the liquid is gone.
- Add the rice, and stir to coat with the onion and wine.
- One ladle at a time, add the stock, and simmer until almost completely absorbed (keep an eye on this - it'll stick to the bottom of your pan like nobody's business!).
- Continue until the rice has been cooking for ~20 minutes and it is soft and creamy but still has a little bit of bite to it.
- Season generously (if you can't find fresh Basil then at this point stir in a healthy portion of dried Basil or Mixed Herbs) and add the parmesan.
- Stir in the beaten egg (If you're making a big batch and planning to eat some, then obviously do this after you've taken out tonight's meal!)
- Allow to cool completely (ideally overnight - but half an hour in the fridge should do it. It's just easier to handle when completely cold).
- Spoon 1tbsp of the risotto into the palm of your hand.
- Place a basil leaf and a piece of mozzarella - about half an inch across - on top of the rice.
- Add another spoon of risotto and shape into a smooth ball.
- Roll the ball in breadcrumbs until evenly covered.
- Heat a pan of oil (use the smallest pan you have available to minimise wastage) until it is smoking hot and then fry the balls, a few at a time, for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
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RAWAN ALI
[email protected]These were a little more time-consuming than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so delicious!
Marilyn Organo
[email protected]I've never made risotto before, but these were so easy to follow and they turned out great!
Joseph Ambani
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I will definitely be making these again.
Walker deButts
[email protected]I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Sajjadqureshi
[email protected]These were delicious! I used a combination of mozzarella and parmesan cheese and they were so flavorful.
Diego Metushi
[email protected]I've made these several times now and they are always a hit. They are perfect for parties or appetizers.
Nana Kwabena
[email protected]These were so good! I used a combination of mozzarella and fontina cheese and they were so gooey and flavorful.
Sunil Pal
[email protected]I made these for my family and they loved them! They are a great way to use up leftover risotto.
Adriaan Cloete
[email protected]These were a little more time-consuming than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so delicious!
Sherry Weiland
[email protected]I've never made risotto before, but these were so easy to follow and they turned out great!
x357 millionaire
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I will definitely be making these again.
Ramzan69 Ramzan
[email protected]I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
KEITH BLANKENSHIP
[email protected]These were delicious! I used a combination of mozzarella and cheddar cheese and they were so gooey and flavorful.
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[email protected]I've made these risotto balls several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are perfect for parties or appetizers.
Afrin Hossain
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they tasted great! I used arborio rice and it turned out perfectly.
Liam Medina
[email protected]I made these last night and they were a hit! My husband and kids loved them.
Yaretzi Martinez
[email protected]These risotto balls were amazing! The mozzarella was gooey and delicious, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.