Making the perfect Almond Arancini should only take approximately 25 min . It’s considered an Easy level recipe. Below are the ingredients and directions for you to easily follow. The Almond Arancini recipe can feed your family for 4.
There are many different ways to make this Almond Arancini recipe. Once you’re familiar with our recommended ingredients and directions, you can add your own twist to this recipe to make it your own! We’ve also listed potential Cookware items below that might be necessary for this Almond Arancini recipe.
Almond Arancini Popular Ingredients
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 2 cups cold leftover risotto
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 large egg
- Twelve 1/2-inch cubes mozzarella (about 2 ounces)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for shallow frying
- 2 cups warm store-bought marinara
Steps for making Almond Arancini
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the nuts out on a baking sheet and toast until fragrant and golden, 7 to 10 minutes. Check frequently, as they can burn quickly. Cool and chop.
- Mix the risotto, toasted almonds, parsley and egg in a large bowl until well combined. Wrap about 2 tablespoons of the mixture around each cube of cheese, making 12 balls. Roll in the panko to coat, then freeze until just firm, about 10 minutes.
- Heat about 1/2-inch oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees F with a deep-fry thermometer (or when a few pieces of rice bubble rapidly in the oil). Fry the rice balls in batches, turning occasionally, until cooked through and golden brown on all sides, about 6 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the balls to a paper-towel-lined plate. Serve warm with marinara for dipping.
Popular Categories for this Recipe
- Risotto Recipes
You might need the following Cookware
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- Cooking pots
- Frying pan
- Steamers
- Colander
- Skillet
- Knives
- Cutting board
- Grater
- Saucepan
- Stockpot
- Spatula
- Tongs
- Measuring cups
- Wooden Spoon
