Recipe

Anything Arancini

10
Mins
Prep time
10
Mins
Cook time
12
Serves

Transform your leftover sticky risotto into crispy, golden arancini balls with molten bocconcini centres. Yesterday's dinner is today's irresistible appetizer!

Bread & Grains
Dairy
Vegetables
Anything Arancini

These sticky rice and bocconcini arancini balls are the ultimate use it up recipe for transforming stale bread and leftover risotto into crispy, golden perfection. Rescue those forgotten ingredients from the back of your fridge and turn yesterday’s dinner into today’s delicious lunch. Each hand-rolled ball delivers a satisfying crunch that gives way to molten bocconcini – proof that the best meals come from re-using what’s already in your kitchen. Best served with a generous dollop of aioli and a grating of parmesan. These Italian-inspired bites prove how easy it is to fight food waste!

Need

2 stale bread rolls
2 cups leftover risotto (must be sticky!)
2 balls bocconcini cut into 1cm dice
2 eggs, whisked
flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
oil to fry
aioli, grated parmesan to serve

How

  1. Break the bread rolls up and place in a food processor. Blend until evenly broken up but not too fine. Set aside.
  2. Use a small bowl of water to wet your hands and pick up a small amount of risotto (about 2 tablespoons worth). flatten it out and place the piece of cheese in the centre. Fold the rice over to encase the cheese and make a firm ball. Repeat until finished.
  3. Coat the balls in flour, then eggs, then the bread crumbs.
  4. Fry at 170°C until golden brown. Drain on paper towel.
  5. Serve immediately with aioli and fresh grated parmesan.

Use It Up Tip: Freeze crusts and bread ends until you’ve got enough to make Bread & Butter Pudding or fry and turn into croutons.