Deep-Fried Risotto Balls Recipe

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Deep-Fried Risotto Balls
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  2. 1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan, and gently fry the onion until golden. Add the rice and continue to fry for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
  3. 2. Add the vegetable stock a little at a time, allowing the rice to absorb the stock before adding more (if you need extra, use warm water) and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper, add the Parmesan and the egg yolks (optional). Add spinach or other ingredients. Mix well then spread out the risotto on a tray and leave to cool.
  4. 3. Lightly beat the egg whites (you only want to break up the yolks) and spread the breadcrumbs on a plate. Once the risotto is cooled, place about 3 large tablespoons of rice (or more for bigger portions) in the centre of your hand (wet your hands in cold water so the rice doesn’t stick to them) and roll the rice into a ball about the size of a snooker ball. Press some Mozzarella in the centre and form the rice into a ball again. Dip in the egg whites and cover with breadcrumbs. Repeat with the remaining risotto and Mozzarella. Put the rice balls on a tray and leave in the fridge for about 1 hour.
  5. 4. While the rice balls are resting, prepare the sauce. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and fry the garlic and chilli until golden. Add the tomatoes, season with salt and cook over a medium heat for about 10 minutes.
  6. 5. Heat enough vegetable oil in a heavy-based saucepan to ensure that the rice balls can be completely submerged. Roll the rice balls in the breadcrumbs for a second time.
  7. 6. Deep-fry the balls for about 2 minutes or until golden (work in batches, if necessary), then transfer to kitchen paper to allow any excess oil to drain.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 932.27 Kcal (3903 kJ)
Calories from fat 300.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.43g 51%
Cholesterol 164.76mg 55%
Sodium 1129.09mg 47%
Potassium 185.57mg 4%
Total Carbs 101.56g 34%
Sugars 2.98g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g 13%
Protein 44.57g 89%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 9%
Calcium 938.2mg 94%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 273.79 Kcal (1146 kJ)
Calories from fat 88.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.82g 51%
Cholesterol 48.39mg 55%
Sodium 331.6mg 47%
Potassium 54.5mg 4%
Total Carbs 29.83g 34%
Sugars 0.87g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.97g 13%
Protein 13.09g 89%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 9%
Calcium 275.5mg 94%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 20.8
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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