Refined Whimsy

No, it’s not your nonna’s, it’s some random gal from the midwest unfortunately. Not authentic, but it IS delicious.

INGREDIENTS:

• arborio rice
• breadcrumbs
• stock/broth
• butter
• egg
• parmesan
• mozzarella
• neutral oil

RICE PREP STEPS:

1. in pot, bring broth to a boil
2. add rice, stir until fully cooked and sticky
3. stir in butter (I use 2 tbsp) and parmesan + season
4. lay rice out in tray(s). think flattened sheets of rice
5. gently cover and allow to cool completely

ARANCINI PREP:

• Take 2-3 TBSPs of rice mixture and flatten in hand
• Place chunk of mozzarella in center and fold rice around
• Roll into tight ball and continue process until out of rice
• Prep two bowls: one with beaten egg, one with breadcrumbs
• Prep pot with neutral oil around 350 degrees
• Roll each ball through egg, then roll through breadcrumbs
• Carefully drop arancini balls into oil one by one, take out when golden brown
• Plate with a puree or sauce of your choice!