Ultra-creamy risotto with rice, cheese, and chicken, transformed into a crispy fried ball.
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Ingredients
- 1tablespoon de Olive Oil
- 1/4cup de Onion
- 1clove de Garlic
- 1cup de Risotto Rice
- Salt
- 1/4cup de Dry White Wine
- 2cups de Vegetable Broth
- 2tablespoons de Butter
- Parmesan Cheese
- Queso Minas Padrão (or firm Mozzarella)
- 10leaves de Basil
- 1unit de Lemon
- Egg
- Breadcrumbs or Panko
- Oil
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a pressure cooker and sauté the onion until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the risotto rice and salt, and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the white wine and cook until it evaporates.
Add the vegetable broth, cover the pot, and cook for 3 minutes.
Stir in the cold butter until it melts.
Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
Let the risotto cool, then mix in the basil, lemon zest, and Queso Minas.
Shape the risotto into small balls, stuff with cheese (if desired, though logic implies the Queso Minas is mixed in first), and coat with egg and breadcrumbs or Panko.
Fry the arancini in hot oil until golden brown.
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Dietary Info
Allergens Present
Nutrition Facts
TACO Table - per serving
- Energy273 kcal14%
- Carbohydrates17 g6%
- Protein5 g6%
- Total Fat21 g39%
- Dietary Fiber2 g6%
*Daily reference values based on a 2,000 kcal diet (ANVISA). Data calculated from the TACO Table (UNICAMP).
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