Fried and Stuffed Rice Balls (Arancini di Riso) (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Fried and Stuffed Rice Balls (Arancini di Riso) (Giada De Laurentiis)
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Ingredients
16
Count
Nutrition
858
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Filling:
  2. Breading: Put the bread crumbs in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the risotto, bread crumbs, Parmesan, basil, and eggs. With damp hands, using about 2 tablespoons of the risotto mixture, form the mixture into 1 3/4-inch diameter balls. Make a hole in the center of each ball and insert a cube of Gorgonzola. Cover up the hole to completely enclose the cheese. Roll the balls in the breading to coat.
  4. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour in enough oil to fill the pan about 1/3 of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. (If you dont have a thermometer, a cube of bread will brown in about 2 minutes.) In batches, fry the rice balls, turning occasionally, until golden, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve.
  5. Basic Risotto:
  6. In a medium saucepan, bring the broth to a simmer over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and keep the broth hot.
  7. In a large, heavy saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat with the butter. Add the wine and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup hot broth and stir until almost completely absorbed, about 2 minutes. Continue cooking the rice, adding the broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing each addition of broth to absorb before adding the next. Cook the rice until tender but still firm to the bite and the mixture is creamy, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the remaining butter, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  8. Yield: 2 cups
  9. Depending on the kind of Gorgonzola you use, you may have a salty or less salty finished product, so taste the cheese beforehand.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 858.06 Kcal (3593 kJ)
Calories from fat 319.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.5g 55%
Cholesterol 166.61mg 56%
Sodium 1972.11mg 82%
Potassium 519.41mg 11%
Total Carbs 91.34g 30%
Sugars 7.22g 29%
Dietary Fiber 2.93g 12%
Protein 36.28g 73%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4%
Vitamin A 2.8mg 92%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 2051.6mg 205%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 198.26 Kcal (830 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.2g 55%
Cholesterol 38.5mg 56%
Sodium 455.66mg 82%
Potassium 120.01mg 11%
Total Carbs 21.1g 30%
Sugars 1.67g 29%
Dietary Fiber 0.68g 12%
Protein 8.38g 73%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 92%
Iron 0.7mg 16%
Calcium 474mg 205%

* 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

  • 19.5
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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