Fried Risotto Balls

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Aug. 03, 2011

Guests wont be able to resist this crunchy and gooey hors douevre and will be delighted to find melted cheese at the center of this treat.

Ingredients

Vegetable oil 8 Cup (128 tbs)
Risotto 6 Cup (96 tbs)
Mozarella cheese 1/4 Pound
Flour 2 Cup (32 tbs)
Eggs 4
Bread crumbs 2 Cup (32 tbs)

Directions

MAKING

1. Dip fingers in water and shape 2 rounded tablespoons chilled risotto into a (1 1/2") ball around a cube of mozzarella.

2. Roll in palm of hands to make a smooth ball. Place ball on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Repeat until you have formed 32 balls. Cover with plastic wrap and store in refrigeration until ready to fry.

3. In a large pot or Dutch Oven, heat oil to 360€F-370€F.

4. Put flour, eggs and bread crumbs in separate bowls. For each risotto ball: roll in flour and shake off excess; dip in egg and let excess drip off; roll in bread crumbs; transfer to a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.

5. Using a metal slotted spoon or skimmer, lower six balls into the oil. Fry until golden brown, approximately 3 to 3 1/2 minutes per batch of six. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. Repeat until all the balls are fried.

SERVING

6. The risotto balls are best if served immediately.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Very Easy
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 2

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 10747Calories from Fat 8126

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 918 g1412.3%

Saturated Fat 125 g625%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 804 mg33.5%

Total Carbohydrates 548 g182.7%

Dietary Fiber 16 g64%

Sugars 15 g

Protein 90 g180%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet