Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 5 cups Chicken Stock
3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Medium Onion, finely chopped
1 cup finely diced prosciutto (about 3 oz.)
2 cups Arborio Rice
1 cup dry white wine
½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup grated grana Padano
10 basil leaves, chopped
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, but into cubes – about 24
1 cup all purpose flour
2 cups fine dried breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
Vegetable oil, for frying
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Directions: |
Directions:Warm the chicken stock in a small pot over low heat. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan; when the oil is hot, add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the prosciutto and cook a few minutes, until the meat begins to render its fat.
Add the rice and cook to coat the rice in the oil/fat. Pour in the wine, bring to a simmer and cook until the wine is almost reduced away. Add 3 cups hot chicken stock and the salt; cover and simmer until the chicken stock is absorbed by the rice, about 7 to 8 minutes. Add the remaining 2 cups stock and cover, letting the rice cook until al dente, about 6 to 7 minutes more. If any liquid remains, increase heat and cook until all of the liquid is absorbed. Stir in peas towards the end and mix well, then spread the rice on a rimmed sheet pan to cool.
When the rice is cool, put it in a bowl and stir in the grated cheese and chopped basil. Scoop out about 1/3 cup ice, roll into a loose ball, then poke a cube of mozzarella into the center. Pat firmly to form a tight ball around the cheese.
Spread the flour and breadcrumbs on 2 rimmed plates, and beat the eggs in a shallow bowl. Dredge the arancini in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip them one by one in the beaten egg, letting the excess drip back into the bowl. Roll in the bread crumbs to coat thoroughly.
Pour an inch of vegetable oil in a large, straight-sided skillet set over medium heat; it is hot enough when the tip of an arancini sizzles on contact. Fry in batches, taking care not to crowd the skillet, turning on all sides, until golden, about 3 minutes per batch.
Drain the arancini on paper towels and season with salt while still warm. |
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