Risotto Croquettes with Mozzarella and Prosciutto
- 3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 1/4 cups (8 to 9 ounces) arborio rice
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 2 large eggs
- All purpose flour
- 2 cups finely ground fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless Italian or French bread
- 2/3 cup finely diced whole-milk mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup finely chopped prosciutto
- Vegetable oil (for deep-frying)
- Bring broth to boil in heavy small saucepan.
- Remove from heat and cover.
- Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add onion and saute 4 minutes.
- Add rice; stir 1 minute.
- Add wine and stir until absorbed, about 1 minute.
- Add 1/2 cup broth and simmer until liquid is absorbed, stirring often.
- Cook until rice is just tender and risotto is creamy, adding broth 1/2 cup at at time, stirring frequently and allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding next, about 25 minutes.
- Mix in Parmesan.
- Season risotto with salt and pepper.
- Cool completely.
- Mix in 1 egg.
- Cover and chill.
- Place some flour in 1 bowl; place remaining egg in another bowl and beat to blend.
- Place breadcrumbs in third bowl.
- Using moistened hands, shape 1/4 cup (packed) cold risotto into ball.
- Poke hole in center.
- Fill with 1 rounded teaspoon mozzarella and 1 teaspoon prosciutto.
- Press risotto over filling.
- Coat rice balls in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Place on rack to dry.
- Repeat with remaining risotto, filling and coating.
- Let rice balls stand at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
- Pour 1 1/2 inches oil into heavy medium pot.
- Attach deep-fry thermometer and heat oil to 360F.
- Fry balls, 3 at a time, until golden and crusty, turning once, about 2 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
chicken broth, unsalted butter, onion, arborio rice, white wine, freshly grated parmesan, eggs, flour, italian, wholemilk, vegetable oil
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/risotto-croquettes-with-mozzarella-and-prosciutto-106455 (may not work)