Italian Arancini with Truffle Aioli

Name: Italian Arancini with Truffle Aioli
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Risotto; Panko breadcrumbs; All-purpose flour; Eggs; Mozzarella cheese; Vegetable oil; Mayonnaise; Truffle oil; Garlic; Lemon juice; Salt; Arborio rice; Chicken or vegetable broth; Parmesan cheese; Onion; Olive oil; Salt and pepper; Fresh parsley; Lemon wedges

Crispy rice balls with a luxurious truffle twist

These Italian arancini are golden, crispy rice balls filled with creamy mozzarella, served with a decadent truffle aioli. Perfect as a sophisticated appetizer or a delightful snack.

1 h 45 min
4-6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Arancini

Risotto

2 cups, chilled

Panko breadcrumbs

1 cup

All-purpose flour

1/2 cup

Eggs

2 large, beaten

Mozzarella cheese

4 ounces, cubed

Vegetable oil

For frying

For the Truffle Aioli

Mayonnaise

1/2 cup

Truffle oil

1 tbsp

Garlic

1 clove, minced

Lemon juice

1 tsp

Salt

To taste

For the Risotto (if making fresh)

Arborio rice

1 cup

Chicken or vegetable broth

4 cups, warmed

Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup, grated

Onion

1 small, finely chopped

Olive oil

2 tbsp

Salt and pepper

To taste

For the Garnish

Fresh parsley

Chopped

Lemon wedges

Preparation

Preparing the Risotto (if required)

Sauté Onion

In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté onion until translucent.

Toast Rice

Add Arborio rice, stirring continually for 2 minutes.

Cook Risotto

Gradually add broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until absorbed. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Let it cool.

Making the Truffle Aioli

Combine Ingredients

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, truffle oil, minced garlic, and lemon juice.

Mix

Mix until smooth and creamy.

Season

Season with salt to taste.

Cooking Process

Form Arancini

Take a handful of risotto, flatten, and place a mozzarella cube in the center; shape into a ball.

Bread Arancini

Dredge each ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.

Fry Arancini

Heat oil in a large pot to 350°F (175°C), fry arancini until golden brown.

Plating & Serving