Arancini is an Italian rice dish consisting of small balls of rice stuffed with a savoury filling, coated in breadcrumbs and fried until crunchy. Our Salmon and Pea Arancini are baked in the oven until lightly golden and warmed through. Serve Arancini with salad, snow pea tendrils and lemon wedges.
Salmon and Pea Arancini Recipe
Serves 4
Ingredients:
3 cups cooked risotto (Salmon, Pea and Lemon Risotto)
3 eggs
60g mozzarella, cut into 4 cubes
1/2 cup plain flour
1 1/4 cups purchased dry breadcrumbs
olive oil cooking spray
green salad, to serve
snow pea tendrils, to serve
lemon wedges, to serve
Method:
Preheat oven to 200C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Combine risotto and 1 egg in a bowl. Form mixture into 4 pear shapes. Insert a cube of cheese into each arancini, covering with risotto. Place flour into a bowl. Whisk remaining eggs in a shallow dish. Place breadcrumbs into a bowl. Lightly coat rice mixture with flour, roll in beaten egg and then breadcrumbs. Place onto prepared tray.
Spray with olive oil and place in oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden and heated through. Serve with salad, snow pea tendrils and lemon wedges. Season with freshly ground black pepper.