Sweet Pea Arancini
Molly Yeh
Updated Oct 17, 2014
Looking for an impressive make-ahead holiday appetizers? These deep-fried risotto balls are a sure-fire crowd-pleaser.
Sweet Pea Arancini
- Prep Time 1 hr 30 min
- Total 3 hr 30 min
- Servings 10
- Ingredients 13
Ingredients
- 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 small or medium onion, finely chopped
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup frozen sweet peas
- 4 oz shredded Parmesan cheese
- Black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 1/2 cups Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

Make With
Progresso Breadcrumbs
Instructions
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Step1In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth to simmering.
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Step2In 10-inch skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil. Cook onion and a pinch of salt in oil 5 to 7 minutes or until onion is soft and translucent. Add rice; cook and stir 1 minute. Add wine; cook and stir until it has all absorbed into rice.
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Step3Add broth to skillet 1 cup at a time, stirring until it has all absorbed into rice. Stir in frozen peas; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until cooked through, then add Parmesan cheese and cook until it has melted. Add pepper and more salt to taste.
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Step4Let cool in fridge at least 2 but no longer than 12 hours.
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Step5In deep fat fryer or heavy saucepan, heat 2 inches oil to 360°F.
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Step6While oil is heating, place 1 1/2 cups of the bread crumbs in medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
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Step7Mix egg and remaining 1 cup bread crumbs into risotto; scoop into 2-inch balls, pressing a cube of mozzarella cheese into center of each. Coat balls in bread crumbs, and fry in batches 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
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Step8Transfer to paper towels. Cool slightly, and serve.
Nutrition
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