Prosciutto Arancini
- 2 12 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup medium-grain white rice such as arborio rice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 12 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
- 1 whole egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 egg whites
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs
- 2 ounces prosciutto, chopped
- 2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, chopped
- olives or canola oil, for deep-frying
- In a saucepan over high heat; bring the broth to a boil.
- Stri in the rice, butter and salt.
- Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 18 to 20 minutes.
- Transfer the rice to a bowl and stir in the Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- Let cool slightly, then stir in the whole egg and egg yolk.
- Let cool completely.
- Spread the flour on a dinner plate, and spread the bread crumbs on a seperate plate.
- In a shallow bowl, lightly beat the egg whites until blended.
- In a small bowl, mix together the prosciutto and mozzarella, and then divide the mixture into 12 equal portions.
- Moisten your hands with water.
- Scoop up 1/4 cup of the rice mixture and place it in the cupped palm of your hand.
- Flatten out the mixture slightly and place 1 portion of the proscuitto-mozzarella mixture in the center.
- Mold the rice over the filling, adding a bit more rice if needed to cover it completely.
- Shape the rice into a ball.
- Roll the ball in the flour, and then in the egg whites to coat completely.
- Finally, roll the ball in the bread crumbs and place on a rack.
- Continue with the remaining ingreadients to make 12 balls total.
- Rinse your hands frequently to prevent the rice from sticking to them.
- Let the balls dray on the rack for at least 15 minutes before frying, or refrigerate the balls for up to 1 hour.
- Position the rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 200 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with paper towels and set it next to the stove.
- Pour the olive oil to a dept of 3 inches into a deep, heavy fry pan and heat to 375 degrees F on a deep-frying thermometer.
- The oil must cover the balls by at least 1 inch so they will cook evenly and not burst.
- Using a slotted spoon or wire skimmer, gently lower a few of the rice balls into the hot oil, being careful not to crowd the pan.
- Fry until golden brown and crisp all over, about 2 minutes.
- Using the slotted spoon, transfer the arancini to the prepared baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm.
- Fry the remaining arancini the same way, allowing the oil to return to the original frying temperature before adding the next batch.
- Arrange the arancini on a warmed platter and serve immediately, or hold in the warmed oven for up to 1 hour before serving.
chicken broth, white rice, unsalted butter, salt, cheese, egg, egg yolk, egg whites, flour, breadcrumbs, mozzarella cheese, olives
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/prosciutto-arancini-455684 (may not work)