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Arancini
Arancini are an Italian street food star made with sticky balls of risotto filled with gooey mozzarella and lightly fried until crisp and golden. Traditionally served with a rich tomato sauce, they make a satisfying snack any time. Whether you're starting from scratch or using up leftover risotto, master this delicious dish in just six steps with our simple arancini recipe.
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6 servings
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Ingredients
- 15g butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 finely diced onion
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 300g risotto rice
- 150ml wine
- 900ml vegetable stock
- 50g grated Parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese
- 1 ball of mozzarella, chopped into 1cm chunks
- 100g plain flour
- 2 beaten eggs
- 200g breadcrumbs
- 375ml vegetable oil
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- pinch of chilli flakes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 500g passata
- pinch of finely chopped fresh oregano