Risotto is a classic Italian dish made with rice, broth, and other ingredients like vegetables, seafood, or cheese. Risotto dishes are usually served as a first course, but they can also be hearty main courses. Arancini are fried rice balls that are often stuffed with cheese or meat. This recipe for squid ink risotto arancini combines two classic Italian dishes into one delicious and unique dish.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Arborio rice
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 3/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon squid ink
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- vegetable oil for frying
Method
In a medium saucepan, bring the broth to a simmer. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and squid ink. Add the rice to the saucepan and stir to coat with the broth. Add the wine and stir until absorbed. Add the squid ink mixture and stir until absorbed. Add the broth, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring until each addition is absorbed before adding more. Once all of the broth has been added, stir in the Parmesan cheese.
To make the arancini, use a small scoop or spoon to form the rice mixture into small balls. Roll the balls in the bread crumbs. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the arancini and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes per side. Serve hot.
Potential changes & improvements
There are many ways that you could change or improve this recipe. You could try using a different type of rice, like risotto rice or sushi rice. You could also change the squid ink to another type of ink, like cuttlefish ink or octopus ink. You could use a different cheese in the arancini, like mozzarella or cheddar. You could also add some chopped vegetables to the arancini, like onions, peppers, or mushrooms.
What other food it works well with
Squid ink risotto arancini go well with a variety of other dishes. They would be a great addition to an antipasto platter. They would also be good served alongside a simple green salad. For a heartier meal, you could serve them with a side of roasted vegetables or a piece of grilled chicken or fish.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake when making risotto is to add the broth too quickly. This can make the risotto mushy. It is important to add the broth slowly, stirring until each addition is absorbed before adding more. Another common mistake is to not stir the risotto enough. Stirring the risotto regularly helps to release the starch from the rice, which gives risotto its creamy texture. If you don’t stir the risotto, it will be mushy and sticky.
Nutritional Information
Squid ink risotto arancini are a high-fat, high-calorie food. Each arancini ball contains approximately 100 calories. The main sources of fat and calories are the rice, the cheese, and the bread crumbs. The vegetable oil used for frying also adds fat and calories. Squid ink risotto arancini are a good source of protein and a good source of carbohydrates.
Allergens
This recipe contains the following allergens: wheat, egg, dairy.