We’ve outlined all the ingredients and directions for you to make the perfect Almond Arancini. This dish qualifies as a Easy level recipe. It should take you about 25 min to make this recipe. The Almond Arancini recipe should make enough food for 4.
You can add your own personal twist to this Almond Arancini recipe, depending on your culture or family tradition. Don’t be scared to add other ingredients once you’ve gotten comfortable with the recipe! Please see below for a list of potential cookware items that might be necessary for this Almond Arancini recipe.
Ingredients for Almond Arancini
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 2 cups cold leftover risotto
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 large egg
- Twelve 1/2-inch cubes mozzarella (about 2 ounces)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for shallow frying
- 2 cups warm store-bought marinara
Directions for Almond Arancini
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the nuts out on a baking sheet and toast until fragrant and golden, 7 to 10 minutes. Check frequently, as they can burn quickly. Cool and chop.
- Mix the risotto, toasted almonds, parsley and egg in a large bowl until well combined. Wrap about 2 tablespoons of the mixture around each cube of cheese, making 12 balls. Roll in the panko to coat, then freeze until just firm, about 10 minutes.
- Heat about 1/2-inch oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees F with a deep-fry thermometer (or when a few pieces of rice bubble rapidly in the oil). Fry the rice balls in batches, turning occasionally, until cooked through and golden brown on all sides, about 6 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the balls to a paper-towel-lined plate. Serve warm with marinara for dipping.
Cookware for your recipe
You will find below are cookware items that could be needed for this Almond Arancini recipe or similar recipes. Feel free to skip to the next item if it doesn’t apply.
- Cooking pots
- Frying pan
- Steamers
- Colander
- Skillet
- Knives
- Cutting board
- Grater
- Saucepan
- Stockpot
- Spatula
- Tongs
- Measuring cups
- Wooden Spoon
Categories in this Recipe
- Risotto Recipes
