FRIED RISOTTO BALLS

FRIED RISOTTO BALLS image

Categories Fry

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 red pepper, diced
3/4 cup risotto, washed
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 2/3 cups hot vegetable or chicken broth
scant 1/2 cup white dry wine
2 3/4 oz. mozzarella cheese
oil, for frying
fresh basil sprig, to garnish

Steps:

heat oil and cook onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes. add pepper, rice and oregano. cook for 2-3 minutes stirring to coat the rice. add wine and broth to skillet a little at a time waiting for the liquid to be absorbed by the rice before adding the next bit of liquid. once all of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender (15-20 minutes)remove from heat. let cool until mixture cool enough to handle. heat oil and either make balls or pancakes and fry for 2 minutes. drain on absorbent paper towels. garnish and serve balls hot.