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Mozzarella-Filled Rice (Risotto) Balls Recipe

Mozzarella-Filled Rice (Risotto) Balls Recipe

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Begin by making a basic white risotto. Peel and finely chop the onion.
Melt the butter in a saucepan, and fry the onion for 5 minutes.
Pour in the white wine and boil rapidly until most of the liquid is gone.
Add the rice, and stir to coat with the onion and wine.
One ladle at a time, add the stock, and simmer until almost completely absorbed (keep an eye on this - it'll stick to the bottom of your pan like nobody's business!).
Continue until the rice has been cooking for ~20 minutes and it is soft and creamy but still has a little bit of bite to it.
Season generously (if you can't find fresh Basil then at this point stir in a healthy portion of dried Basil or Mixed Herbs) and add the parmesan.
Stir in the beaten egg (If you're making a big batch and planning to eat some, then obviously do this after you've taken out tonight's meal!)
Allow to cool completely (ideally overnight - but half an hour in the fridge should do it. It's just easier to handle when completely cold).
Spoon 1tbsp of the risotto into the palm of your hand.
Place a basil leaf and a piece of mozzarella - about half an inch across - on top of the rice.
Add another spoon of risotto and shape into a smooth ball.
Roll the ball in breadcrumbs until evenly covered.
Heat a pan of oil (use the smallest pan you have available to minimise wastage) until it is smoking hot and then fry the balls, a few at a time, for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	553.02 Kcal (2315 kJ)
Calories from fat	181.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.22g	31%
Cholesterol	133.28mg	44%
Sodium	556.16mg	23%
Potassium	148.29mg	3%
Total Carbs	58.93g	20%
Sugars	2.47g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.22g	9%
Protein	21.2g	42%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	410.3mg	41%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	225.08 Kcal (942 kJ)
Calories from fat	74.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.23g	31%
Cholesterol	54.24mg	44%
Sodium	226.36mg	23%
Potassium	60.36mg	3%
Total Carbs	23.99g	20%
Sugars	1.01g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	9%
Protein	8.63g	42%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	0.4mg	5%
Calcium	167mg	41%

* 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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