Risotto Stuffed With Mozzarella Recipe
- about 2 c. prepared risotto
- 3 Large eggs
- Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 lb fresh small mozzarella balls
- all purpose flour, for dredging
- paprika, for sprinkling
- oil, for deep frying
- In a medium size bowl, beat two of the Large eggs well.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
- Combine with the risotto (for this recipe, the risotto may be prepared the day before).
- Stir together well.
- Using your hands, form the risotto into balls, about the size of a golf ball.
- If the mix doesn't hold together well, add in a few Tbsp.
- of breadcrumbs as a binder.
- Form a hole in the center of each ball with your thumb, and fill with 1 small fresh mozzarella ball, or possibly cut mozzarella in half, if they are too large.
- Alternatively, mozzarella cubes may be substituted.
- Press the risotto around the mozzarella proportionately and close up the hole to completely enclose the mozzarella in the center.
- On a shallow plate, proportionately spread about 1/2 inch of flour.
- On a separate plate, spread bread crumbs.
- In a third dish, beat the remaining egg.
- Dredge risotto balls in flour, rolling to coat all sides.
- Dip in the beaten egg, then roll in the breadcrumbs.
- Heat 3 inches or possibly more of fresh oil in a deep fryer till a 1 inch cube of bread browns in about 1 minute.
- Deep fry, several at a time (don't overload fryer or possibly temperature will drop and they will absorb more oil).
- Cook till rice balls are golden brown, turning once.
- Remove from warm oil using a slotted spoon.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serving Suggestions: Sprinkle with paprika for color (or possibly Morton's Warm Salt) and serve immediately, garnished with sprigs of parsley, a wedge of lemon and cherry tomatoes sliced into halves.
eggs, italian breadcrumbs, fresh parsley, parmesan cheese, fresh small mozzarella balls, flour, paprika, oil
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/risotto-stuffed-with-mozzarella-801 (may not work)