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Arancini with Porcini and Gorgonzola

I used my leftover risotto from the night before to make this tasty treat!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 Arancini

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups left over Porcini Mushroom Risotto
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 2 cups dried breadcrumbs
  • a big chunk of Gorgonzola cheese
  • olive oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • You need 4 plates to set up an assembly line. One dish with the risotto, one dish with the eggs, one dish with the breadcrumbs and one clean dish for the prepared arancini.
  • on a plate or cutting board, cut the gorgonzola into 1" cubes. 1 cube for every arancini.
  • Using left over Porcini Mushroom Risotto, place about 3 tablespoons of risotto in your palm, and smooth it out. place a piece of gorgonzola in the middle and cover with a few more tablespoons of risotto.
  • Roll the risotto into baseball sized balls. Basically you are making a rice ball with a pice of gorgonzola inside.
  • Dip each arancini first into the beaten egg, and finally the breadcrumbs. Place on a plate and make another. Repeat until you do not have any more risotto.
  • Heat the oil in a large deep pan. Cook the arancini in small batches for 4-5 minutes, submerging them in the oil until golden. Drain on kitchen paper, and sprinkle with a little salt before serving warm.