Amatos Arancini De Riso Recipes

ARANCINI DI RISO

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Cool slightly. Stir in the egg yolk, cheese and butter. Cover and refrigerate until cooled., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, peas, salt and pepper., Shape rice mixture into 11 patties. Place one heaping tablespoonful of meat filling in the center of each patty. Shape rice around filling, forming a ball. , Place egg whites and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip rice balls in egg whites, then roll in bread crumbs. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry rice balls, a few at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

ARANCINI DI RISO

Steps:

• Pour enough oil in a heavy large saucepan to reach the depth of 3 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
• Stir the eggs, risotto, Parmesan, and 1/2 cup of the bread crumbs in a large bowl to combine. Place the remaining breadcrumbs in a medium bowl. Using about 2 tablespoons of the risotto mixture for each, form the risotto mixture into 1 3/4-inch-diameter balls. Insert 1 cube of mozzarella into the center of each ball. Roll the balls in the bread crumbs to coat.
• Working in batches, add the rice balls to the hot ail and cook until brown and heated through, turning them as necessary, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the rice balls to paper towels to drain. Season with salt. Let rest 2 minutes. Serve hot.
• Bring the broth to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan. Add the porcini mushrooms. Set aside until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Keep the broth warm over very low heat.
• Melt the butter in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the white mushrooms and garlic. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the porcini mushrooms to a cutting board. Finely chop the mushrooms and add to the saucepan. Saute until the mushrooms are tender and the juices evaporate, about 5 minutes. Stir in the rice and let it toast for a few minutes. Add the wine; cook until the liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of hot broth; simmer over medium-low heat until the liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook until the rice is just tender and the mixture is creamy, adding more broth by cupfuls and stirring often, about 28 minutes (the rice will absorb 6 to 8 cups of broth). Stir in the peas. Mix in the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

AMATO'S ARANCINI DE RISO

Steps:

• In medium heavy saucepan, combine 4 cups water, rice, and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• In large skillet over moderate heat, heat 1 teaspoon oil until hot but not smoking. Add beef and 1 teaspoon salt. Sauté, stirring occasionally and breaking up large lumps with wooden spoon, until meat is browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in peas, sauce, and garlic powder and simmer, uncovered, until most of liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and set aside to cool.
• Line 2 large baking sheets with wax paper. In large bowl, mix together rice, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, egg yolks, pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt. Wet hands, scoop up about 2 tablespoons mixture, and roll into 2-inch ball. Poke small hole into center of ball and insert 1 scant tablespoon meat mixture. Re-form into ball and place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining rice and meat mixtures, placing all balls on 1 baking sheet.
• Place egg whites and bread crumbs in separate bowls. Dredge 1 ball in egg white, letting excess drip off, then dredge in bread crumbs and transfer to second baking sheet. Repeat with remaining balls.
• In large, heavy pot, heat 1 1/2 to 2 inches oil until thermometer registers 360°F. Working in batches of 4, lower rice balls into oil and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Transfer with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Return oil to 360°F between batches. Let balls stand 2 minutes before serving.