**Indulge in the Crispy Delight of Risotto Cakes: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors and Textures**
When culinary worlds collide, magic happens. Risotto cakes, a harmonious matrimony of creamy risotto and crispy coating, are a testament to this enchantment. Originating from the culinary tapestry of Northern Italy, these delectable morsels have captivated taste buds worldwide.
Our culinary journey begins with a classic risotto recipe, a symphony of Arborio rice, vegetable broth, white wine, and a touch of Parmesan cheese, creating a creamy and flavorful foundation. This versatile base then transforms into delectable cakes, pan-fried to golden perfection.
The adventure continues with a tantalizing array of recipe variations, each offering a unique flavor profile. From the earthy elegance of mushroom and spinach risotto cakes to the sun-kissed vibrancy of roasted red pepper and goat cheese risotto cakes, each bite is a celebration of culinary creativity.
But the extravaganza doesn't end there. Our culinary odyssey takes us to the tantalizing realm of seafood risotto cakes, where succulent shrimp and crab dance harmoniously with the creamy risotto, encased in a crispy embrace.
Vegetarians rejoice, for we haven't forgotten you! Our vegetable-centric risotto cakes are a symphony of colors and flavors, featuring an array of fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices, all bound together by the comforting embrace of risotto.
Whether you're a seasoned chef or a culinary novice, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process, ensuring that your risotto cakes emerge from the kitchen as golden masterpieces.
So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure like no other, where crispy meets creamy, and flavors dance in perfect harmony. Let's dive into the world of risotto cakes and create memories that will linger long after the last bite.
CHIVE RISOTTO CAKES ( INA GARTEN BAREFOOT CONTESSA )
Recipe from Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten's book "Back to Basics" Oct. 2008. A great recipe that makes you not have to wait to make risotto to have leftovers to have Risotto cakes. These are made from scratch. Panko is a key ingredient so don't just use regular bread crumbs. As Ina notes, "Panko, or Japanese bread flakes, have a crisper, lighter texture than regular bread crumbs." These can be assembled ahead and then fried right at meal time. She says"the yogurt, chives, and Italian Fontina give these a delicious creamy interior, and the panko gives them a wonderful crunchy crust." Enjoy! ChefDLH
Provided by ChefDLH
Categories Rice
Time 6m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large (4 quart) pot of water to a boil and add ½ tablespoon salt and the Arborio rice. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. The grains of rice will be quite soft. Drain the rice in a sieve and run under cold water until cool. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the yogurt, eggs, chives, Fontina, 1 ¼ teaspoons salt, and the pepper in a medium bowl. Add the cooled rice and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, until firm.
- When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
- Spread the panko in a shallow dish. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Form balls of the rice mixture using a standard (2 1/4 -inch) ice cream scoop or a large spoon.
- Pat the balls into patties 3 inches in diameter and ¾ inch thick. Place 4-6 patties in the panko, turning once to coat.
- Place the patties in the hot oil and cook, turning once, for about 3 minutes on each side until the risotto cakes are crisp and nicely browned.
- Place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and keep warm in the oven for up to 30 minutes.
- Continue cooking in batches, adding oil as necessary, until all the cakes are fried.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 113.1, Sodium 342.3, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 13.4
RISOTTO CAKES
Steps:
- In a large bowl add the leftover risotto, eggs, corn, bread crumbs, and Parmesan and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix to combine well. Form into 12 balls about the size of a walnut, then flatten into patties and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook until they are golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the patties from the oil to a baking sheet lined with a brown bag or paper towels to drain the excess oil. Transfer to a serving tray and serve hot.
CHIVE RISOTTO CAKES
Steps:
- Bring a large (4-quart) pot of water to a boil over medium-low heat and add 1/2 tablespoon salt and the Arborio rice. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. The grains of rice will be quite soft. Drain the rice in a sieve and run under cold water until cool. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the yogurt, eggs, chives, fontina, 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt, and the pepper in a medium bowl. Add the cooled rice and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, until firm.
- When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
- Spread the panko in a shallow dish. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Form balls of the rice mixture using a standard (2 1/4-inch) ice-cream scoop or a large spoon. Pat the balls into patties 3 inches in diameter and 3/4-inch thick. Place 4 to 6 patties in the panko, turning once to coat. Place the patties in the hot oil and cook, turning once, for about 3 minutes on each side until the risotto cakes are crisp and nicely browned. Place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and keep warm in the oven for up to 30 minutes. Continue cooking in batches, adding oil as necessary, until all the cakes are fried. Arrange on a serving platter and serve hot.
BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S CHIVE RISOTTO CAKES
Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Herb Hall of Fame These looked soooooo yummy I decided to put the recipe here for safe keeping.
Provided by Luvs 2 Cook
Categories Short Grain Rice
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large (4-quart) pot of water to a boil over medium-low heat and add 1/2 tablespoon salt and the Arborio rice.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. The grains of rice will be quite soft.
- Drain the rice in a sieve and run under cold water until cool. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the yogurt, eggs, chives, fontina, 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt, and the pepper in a medium bowl.
- Add the cooled rice and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, until firm.
- When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
- Spread the panko in a shallow dish.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Form balls of the rice mixture using a standard (2 1/4-inch) ice-cream scoop or a large spoon. Pat the balls into patties 3 inches in diameter and 3/4-inch thick.
- Place 4 to 6 patties in the panko, turning once to coat. Place the patties in the hot oil and cook, turning once, for about 3 minutes on each side until the risotto cakes are crisp and nicely browned.
- Place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and keep warm in the oven for up to 30 minutes.
- Continue cooking in batches, adding oil as necessary, until all the cakes are fried.
- Arrange on a serving platter and serve hot.
SAGE, ONION AND WILD-RICE RISOTTO CAKES
Categories Onion Pasta Side Sauté Christmas Thanksgiving Vegetarian Parmesan Fall Sage Christmas Eve Parsley Wild Rice Gourmet
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings (as a main course).(makes about 32 cakes)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make wild-rice risotto:
- Bring water with salt to a boil in a heavy saucepan, then simmer wild rice, covered, until tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let rice stand in cooking liquid, uncovered, 30 minutes. Drain rice in a sieve set over a saucepan and reserve rice. Add vegetable stock to cooking liquid and bring to a simmer. Keep liquid hot, covered, over low heat.
- Heat butter and oil in a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté sage, stirring, 1 minute. Add onions and sauté, stirring, until softened. Stir in celery with salt to taste and sauté, stirring, until onions begin to turn golden brown, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in Arborio rice and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Add wine, thyme, and pepper to taste and cook, stirring constantly, until wine is absorbed. Stir in 1 cup hot broth and simmer, stirring frequently, until broth is absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1 cup at a time, and simmering, stirring frequently and letting each addition be absorbed before adding the next, until rice is tender but still al dente and creamy-looking and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 22 minutes. Toward end of cooking, stir in wild rice.
- Remove pot from heat and stir in Parmesan, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Cool risotto and chill, covered, at least 4 hours and up to 12. Bring risotto to room temperature before proceeding with recipe.
- Make risotto cakes:
- Lightly beat yolks and stir into risotto. Beat whites and a pinch of salt with an electric mixer until they just hold stiff peaks. Stir half of whites into risotto to lighten slightly and fold in remaining whites. Let batter stand at room temperature 15 minutes before proceeding.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Scoop 4 (rounded 1/4-cup) mounds of batter into skillet, flattening with back of a spoon to form cakes 3 inches across by 1/2 inch thick. Cook cakes until golden brown on underside (this is critical to prevent cakes from breaking when turning), adjusting heat if browning too quickly, 5 minutes. Carefully turn cakes over with a metal spatula and cook until golden brown on underside, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer as browned to a large shallow baking pan and arrange in one layer. Make more cakes in same manner, wiping skillet clean with paper towels between batches and adding more oil as necessary.
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Just before serving, bake risotto cakes until sizzling, about 6 minutes. Serve immediately.
FONTINA RISOTTO CAKES WITH FRESH CHIVES
Tender risotto is favored with Parmesan and Fontina cheeses in these addictively crispy cakes.
Categories Cheese Onion Rice Appetizer Bake Christmas Parmesan White Wine Winter Parsley Fontina Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring 3 cups broth to simmer in small saucepan. Reduce heat to very low; cover and keep warm. Heat olive oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add rice; stir 1 minute. Add wine; stir until absorbed, about 30 seconds. Add broth, 1/3 cup at a time, and simmer until rice is just tender and risotto is creamy, allowing broth to be absorbed before adding more, and stirring often, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in 6 tablespoons Parmesan and butter. Season generously with salt and pepper. Spread risotto in 13x9x2-inch pan and cool completely.
- Mix 1/2 cup panko, Fontina cheese, parsley, chopped chives, and 1 egg yolk into risotto. Shape into 1 1/4-inch balls; flatten to 2-inch rounds. Arrange on rimmed baking sheet. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Set another rimmed baking sheet in oven. Beat 2 eggs in shallow bowl to blend. Place 1 cup panko in another shallow bowl. Dip risotto cakes into beaten egg, then into panko to coat. Pour enough canola oil into large skillet to coat bottom; heat oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sauté risotto cakes until crisp and brown, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to baking sheet in oven.
- Serve risotto cakes sprinkled with cheese and garnished with chives.
MUSHROOM RISOTTO CAKES
Categories Cheese Mushroom Rice Appetizer Side Sauté Quick & Easy Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. 3Form chilled risotto into 8 (3/4-inch-thick) patties using wet hands. Put flour, eggs, and bread crumbs in 3 separate shallow bowls. Coat 1 cake with flour, tapping off excess, then egg (letting excess drip off), and then bread crumbs. Transfer to wax paper. Repeat with remaining cakes.
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté 4 cakes, turning over once, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes total. Transfer with a slotted spatula to a paper-towel-lined baking pan and keep warm in oven. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil and sauté remaining 4 cakes in same manner.
RISOTTO CAKES
Provided by Kelsey Nixon
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 large cakes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the risotto: In a medium saucepan, heat the chicken broth to a simmer. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallots to the butter, cooking until fragrant and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the Arborio rice and lightly toast, stirring to coat in the butter and shallots. Add the white wine, continuing to cook while stirring until the wine is absorbed. You should be able to run your spoon through the risotto and have the indentation stay. Using a ladle, add enough of the warm chicken broth to cover the rice, stirring constantly over medium heat until the broth is completely absorbed. Repeat the process 3 more times, adding the broth in stages while continuing to stir. Once all of the chicken broth has been added and the rice is tender, add the peas, lemon juice and lemon zest and stir to combine. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan, mozzarella and season with salt and pepper. Cool the risotto by spreading it evenly over a sheet tray. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes. Once the risotto is cooled, form the mixture into burger-size patties, about 1-inch thick. Set up a dredging station with the flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another and panko breadcrumbs in another. Dip the rice patties into the flour, then into the eggs and finally coat them in the panko breadcrumbs. In a large skillet, heat 1/2-inch vegetable oil over medium heat until a pinch of panko sizzles when dropped in the oil. Working in batches of 2 to 3, fry the risotto cakes until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side (use a fish spatula under the cake and the back of a fork on top to help stabilize while flipping). Transfer to a wire rack, which will help them stay crispy. Season with salt and they are ready to serve. Cook's Note: This is a great way to use up leftover risotto.
CHIVE RISOTTO CAKES RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large (4-quart) pot of water to a boil and add 1/2 tablespoon salt and the Arborio rice. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. The grains of rice will be quite soft. Drain the rice in a sieve and run under cold water until cool. Drain well. Meanwhile, whisk together the yogurt, eggs, chives, Fontina, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and the pepper in a medium bowl. Add the cooled rice and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerator for 2 hours* or overnight, until firm. When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 250°F. Spread the panko in a shallow dish. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Form balls of the rice mixture using a standard (2 1/4-inch) ice cream scoop or a large spoon. Pat the balls into patties 3 inches in diameter and 3/4 inch thick. Place 4 to 6 patties in the panko, turning once to coat. Place the patties in the hot oil and cook, turning once, for about 3 minutes on each side until the risotto cakes are crisp and nicely browned. Place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and keep warm in the oven for up to 30 minutes. Continue cooking in batches, adding oil as necessary until all the cakes are fried. Serve hot. *I made half of this recipe, having chilled the mixture for 2 hours. The next day, I made the second half. I preferred how the flavors had time to blend, and I thought that the rice was easier to work with.
PORCINI RISOTTO CAKES WITH TARRAGON
Categories Herb Mushroom Rice Brunch Side Pan-Fry Tarragon Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place porcini in small bowl. Pour enough boiling water over just to cover. Let stand until mushrooms soften, about 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well. Chop mushrooms and reserve.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until almost tender, about 3 minutes. Add rice and stir 2 minutes. Mix in 3 cups chicken broth. Add porcini mushrooms and chopped carrot and simmer until risotto is very thick (wooden spoon drawn across bottom of pan will leave wide path) and rice is tender, stirring frequently and adding remaining chicken broth by 1/4 cupfuls if rice needs additional cooking, about 18 minutes. Mix in Pecorino Romano cheese and chopped tarragon; season risotto mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Mix in egg. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Form mixture into six 3- to 3 1/2-inch-diameter patties, using about 1/2 cup risotto for each. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add risotto patties and cook until brown, about 5 minutes per side. transfer risotto cakes to plates. Garnish with tarragon sprigs and carrot curls.
CHIVE RISOTTO CAKES
Steps:
- Bring a large (4-quart) pot of water to a boil over medium-low heat and add 1/2 tablespoon salt and the Arborio rice. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. The grains of rice will be quite soft. Drain the rice in a sieve and run under cold water until cool. Drain well. Meanwhile, whisk together the yogurt, eggs, chives, fontina, 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt, and the pepper in a medium bowl. Add the cooled rice and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, until firm. When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Spread the panko in a shallow dish. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Form balls of the rice mixture using a standard (2 1/4-inch) ice-cream scoop or a large spoon. Pat the balls into patties 3 inches in diameter and 3/4-inch thick. Place 4 to 6 patties in the panko, turning once to coat. Place the patties in the hot oil and cook, turning once, for about 3 minutes on each side until the risotto cakes are crisp and nicely browned. Place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and keep warm in the oven for up to 30 minutes. Continue cooking in batches, adding oil as necessary, until all the cakes are fried. Arrange on a serving platter and serve hot.
CHEESY RISOTTO CAKES
These are just the ticket in flavor to add to your game day snacks. Oozing with cheese and great flavor. Can make part of recipe day before.
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Other Snacks
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Heat 1/2 the oil in a medium frying pan on low. Cook onion for 15 minutes, covered, or until very soft. Add the sugar and vinegar and stir until combined. Cook for 5 minutes, until onion is caramelized.
- 2. Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a large saucepan on high. Add the rice and cook for 1 minute or until rice is coated. Add all but 1/4 cup of hot stock. Stir and simmer on low, covered, for 12-15 minutes, or until rice is tender. Remove from heat, add remaining stock with butter, 3/4 cup of the Parmesan and the caramelized onion; stir to combine. Transfer to a container and chill overnight.
- 3. Preheat oven to 200^ . Grease a 24 hole mini-muffin pan. Place a circle of waxed papen in each mini well;spray paper. Roll 1 Tablespoon or the risotto into a ball. Using index finger, press a hole in center of ball, fill with a piece of mozzarella and roll ball to enclose the cheese. Press into well sprayed mini-pan. Repeat with remaining risotto and cheese. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over the rice balls.
- 4. Bake for 20 minutes , or until firm and golden. Cool in pan for 8 minutes, Run a small spatula of knife around edge of cakes to loosen before removing from pan. remove waxed paper. Serve warm or cold.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients, especially the rice. Arborio or Carnaroli rice are the best choices for risotto cakes.
- Make sure the rice is cooked through before adding the other ingredients. The rice should be al dente, with a slight bite to it.
- Don't overmix the risotto. Stir it gently to combine the ingredients, but don't mash the rice.
- Let the risotto cool completely before forming it into cakes. This will help the cakes hold their shape.
- When frying the risotto cakes, make sure the oil is hot enough. This will help the cakes to form a crispy crust.
- Serve the risotto cakes immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Risotto cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect risotto cakes every time. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to use up leftover risotto, give these risotto cakes a try!
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