PAELLA ARANCINI BITES

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These crispy paella bites make the perfect canapé for a Spanish-style party. We predict they're the new deep-fried mac 'n' cheese, watch this space...

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Canapes, Snack, Starter

Time 40m

Yield makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

500g cold leftover paella or shop-bought
50g plain flour
2 eggs , beaten
75g dried breadcrumbs
1 tsp smoked paprika
vegetable oil or sunflower oil, for deep frying
12 thin slices chorizo
12 green Spanish olives

Steps:

  • With wet hands divide and shape the paella into 12 balls. If the paella is too loose, mix in a few tbsp breadcrumbs until it's thick enough to roll.
  • Roll each ball in flour, dust off the excess, then dip in egg. Mix the breadcrumbs with the paprika and roll the balls in the crumbs, until well coated. Chill until you're ready to fry and serve, or for at least 30 mins to allow the rice balls to firm up.
  • Fill a deep saucepan 3/4 full with oil. Bring up to 180C, or hot enough to brown a chunk of bread in 40 secs. Use a slotted spoon to carefully lower the arancini into the hot oil and cook for 3-4 mins until golden brown, then drain on kitchen paper. Don't overcrowd the pan or the temperature of the oil will drop.
  • To serve, skewer each arancini with a folded slice of chorizo and an olive.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

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