Michael Symons Arancini
Michael Symons Arancini are crispy fried risotto balls filled with melted mozzarella, seasoned with country ham and Parmigiano Reggiano for a rich and savory bite.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup Arborio or Carnaroli rice
- ½ cup finely chopped country ham
- 3 cups chicken stock or low sodium broth warmed
- 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese plus more for garnish
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- Kosher salt to taste
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cut into ¼ inch cubes
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs
- Canola oil for frying
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium high heat, cook onion with salt until soft, then stir in rice and ham and toast briefly.
- Lower heat and add warm chicken stock ½ cup at a time, stirring until absorbed, until rice is creamy and tender, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer risotto to a bowl and chill completely before shaping.
- Mix in Parmigiano, egg, egg yolk, and salt, then form balls around a cube of mozzarella.
- Roll each ball in bread crumbs until evenly coated.
- Fry in 350°F oil for about 2 minutes until golden, then drain on paper towels.