15/09/2026
Transport yourself to Italy with 's Mushroom Arancini's ๐ฎ๐น
Ingredients
Risotto Mixture
3 shallots, diced
5 cloves confit garlic (or 3 fresh cloves)
8 Portobello mushrooms, diced
ยฝ cup white wine
2ยฝ cups Arborio rice (or any risotto-style rice)
1.5 litres chicken stock
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1ยฝ cups freshly grated Parmesan (truffle-flavoured or regular)
ยฝ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Juice of ยฝ a lemon
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
Breadcrumb Coating
2 cups plain flour
5 eggs, beaten
500 g panko breadcrumbs (use 1 cup at a time and refresh as needed)
Method
Make the Risotto
In a large pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Cook the diced shallots until softened. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in the diced mushrooms. Cook until all the water released by the mushrooms has evaporated. Donโt rush this step. Pour in the white wine. Stir and allow the alcohol to cook off completely. Stir in the Arborio rice and toast for about 1 minute. Begin adding chicken stock 1 cup at a time. Stir frequently and wait for each cup to be fully absorbed before adding the next. This helps create a creamy texture without the risotto becoming gluggy. Be patient, this is worth it! When all the stock is incorporated and the rice is tender, stir in Butter, Fresh parsley, Lemon juice, Parmesan cheese and Season generously with salt and pepper. Spread the risotto mixture onto a flat tray. Let it cool to room temperature. Refrigerate uncovered overnight to help it dry out.
Form & Crumb the Arancini (Next Day)
Scoop about ยผ cup of the chilled risotto mixture. Roll into firm, neat balls. Set Up Crumbing Station: Bowl 1: Flour, Bowl 2: Beaten eggs, Bowl 3: Panko breadcrumbs. Roll each ball in flour, then egg, then panko breadcrumbs. Repeat for all balls and set aside on a tray.
Cook
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry arancini in batches, turning them to get an even golden crust. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve
Pair with creamy garlic aioli. Top with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley.
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