Can you make arancini out of leftover risotto? Absolutely. But this arancini recipe starts at the very beginning, flavoring the Italian rice balls with Parmesan cheese, lemon zest and juice, and garlic and stuffing them with gobs of mozzarella. It\u2019s a labor of love that will inspire devotion in anyone you serve them to\u2014reason enough to give it a try. (More of a visual learner? Watch Molly Baz make them here.)<\/p>\n
This deep-fried Sicilian snack is all about textural contrast. You want a crispy-crunchy exterior wrapped around a gooey filling that\u2019s never dry or mushy. To nail that balance, pull your chicken-broth-enriched rice from the stove when it\u2019s al dente. Adding a few tablespoons of heavy cream to the finished risotto offers an additional level of protection.<\/p>\n
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Mix 3 Tbsp. chopped oil-packed Calabrian chiles from a jar, 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, 1\u00bd tsp. finely grated lemon zest, 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice<\/strong>, and \u00bd small garlic clove, finely grated<\/strong>, in a small bowl to combine.<\/p>\n Do Ahead:<\/strong> Sauce can be made 12 hours ahead. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill.<\/li>\n Bring 3\u00bd cups low-sodium homemade chicken stock or store-bought broth<\/strong> to a simmer in a medium pot over medium heat, then keep warm over low.<\/p>\n Heat 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter<\/strong> in a medium saucepan over medium. Add 1 medium onion, finely chopped<\/strong>, and cook, stirring often, until softened but not browned, 4\u20135 minutes. Add 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced<\/strong>, and cook, stirring constantly, until softened but not browned, about 1 more minute.<\/p>\n Stir in 1 cup carnaroli rice or arborio rice<\/strong>; season with 1\u00bd tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt. Cook, stirring often, until some of the grains turn translucent around the edges, about 3 minutes. Add \u00bd cup dry white wine<\/strong> and cook, stirring often, until pan is almost dry, about 2 minutes. Ladle in 1 cup warm stock, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring often, until liquid is absorbed, about 4 minutes. Ladle in another 1 cup stock and continue to cook, stirring yet again, until most of the liquid is absorbed, 5\u20137 minutes. Add remaining 1\u00bd cups stock and cook, stirring often, until rice is cooked through but retains some bite and liquid is mostly absorbed, 9\u201311 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 oz. finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 cup), \u00bc cup heavy cream, 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest, 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper<\/strong>, and remaining 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter<\/strong>. Season risotto with kosher salt<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Spread risotto in an even layer on a rimmed, parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.<\/p>\n Do Ahead:<\/strong> Risotto can be prepared and chilled 24 hours in advance. Cover with plastic wrap after 1 hour so it doesn\u2019t develop a skin.<\/p>\n Line another rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop about \u00bc cup risotto into your hands and form into a patty about 2\u00bd” in diameter (it doesn\u2019t need to be perfect!). Place 2\u20133 pieces mozzarella from 3 oz. low-moisture mozzarella cheese, cut into \u2153” pieces<\/strong>, in the center of patty. Carefully pinch and shape risotto so it completely encases the cheese, then roll into a 2″ ball. Your hands might get messy, and the balls may be slightly misshapen (they\u2019ll firm up later). Place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining risotto and mozzarella. Freeze rice balls 10 minutes.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, pulse 2 cups panko<\/strong> in a food processor or place in a ziptop plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin until finer crumbs form. Transfer to a shallow bowl. Place \u00bd cup all-purpose flour<\/strong> in another shallow bowl. Lightly beat 2 large eggs<\/strong> in a third shallow bowl to blend; season all bowls with kosher salt<\/strong> and freshly ground black pepper<\/strong>. Working one at a time, dredge rice balls in flour, shaking off excess. Transfer to bowl with egg and turn to coat, letting excess drip back into bowl. Coat with panko, pressing gently to adhere. Transfer to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Chill rice balls while you heat oil.<\/p>\n Pour canola or vegetable oil (about 6 cups)<\/strong> into a medium heavy pot fitted with thermometer to a depth of 2″. Warm oil over medium-high heat until thermometer registers 350\u00b0. Carefully lower half of rice balls into oil with a slotted spoon or spider and fry until deeply golden brown, 6\u20138 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain; season with salt. Repeat with remaining batch of rice balls. 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