Crispy N’duja Arancini: Spicy Italian Risotto Balls
Preparation time: 30
Cooking time: 30
Easy - for beginners
Serves: 4
Description
These bite-sized Italian Arancini, featuring spicy N'duja sausage encased in creamy risotto and deep-fried to golden perfection, make a delicious and interesting appetizer or snack. Easy to prepare, these crispy risotto balls are packed with authentic Italian flavor, offering a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 10ml olive oil
- 160g carnaroli risotto rice
- 40ml white wine
- 350ml vegetable stock
- 30g Parmesan (grated)
- 40g plain flour
- 1 egg
- 80g white breadcrumbs
- vegetable oil, enough to deep-fry
- salt and pepper
- 150g n™duja
Method
In a saucepan, gently heat the olive oil. Add the risotto rice to the pan and stir until the rice starts turning opaque at the ends. Add the white wine and stir until absorbed. Then add the stock, a ladle at a time until evaporated. After about 15 minutes, check the rice is cooked and take off the heat.
Add the butter, Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Add the egg and mix well. Leave to stand for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for 10 more minutes until cold.
Now divide into 8 portions. Make a small ball of nduja and surround with rice to make a ball. Lightly dust each ball in flour, then dip into beaten egg and then breadcrumbs.
Heat the vegetable oil to 180C in a deep-fat fryer or medium sized saucepan. Fry the arancini for a few minutes until golden brown, then drain well on kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
Tags
Appetizer · Arancini · N'duja · Italian · Risotto · Spicy · Fried · Snack · Finger food · EasySpotted a problem with this recipe? Contact me