Arancini with Arrabbiata Sauce

Updated at: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:19:09 GMT

Step 1

For the Arrabbiata sauce, begin with finely chopping the onion (plus an extra one for the Arancini) and garlic.

Step 2

Get a pan on a medium heat and add two tbsp of olive oil. Add the chilli flakes and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the onions and sweat down for a further 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic, stir and then squeeze in the tomato paste. Stir well.

Step 3

Add the tin tomatoes, with a little water and the basil leaves. Give it one final stir and leave to simmer on low for 30 minutes.

Step 4

For the Arancini, add two tbsp of olive oil to a sauce pan on medium - high heat and add the onions. Sweat down for a couple of minutes and then add the rice. Mix well and cook for 1 minute. Then add the stock. Cover and leave to simmer following package instructions (roughly 10-12 minutes).

Step 5

Once the rice is cooked add the butter and parmesan, stir through and remove from the heat.

Step 6

Spread the rice out over a baking tray and leave to fully cool.

Step 7

Slice the Mozzarella into cubes.

Step 8

Using wet hands grab a small handful of the rice. Place the mozzarella in the middle and roll into golf ball size balls.

Step 9

Ideally you should let them set in the fridge for at least two hours (but if you can't wait then march on).

Step 10

Crack two eggs into a bowl and whisk well.

Step 11

Add the breadcrumbs (season to your preference) to a plate.

Step 12

Drop the Arancini into the eggs and then straight into the bread crumbs. Make sure they are evenly coated and shake off the excess.

Step 13

In a deep sauce pan heat 2 1/2 inches of oil (canola, sunflower etc) and heat to 180c/350f.

Step 14

Carefully drop the Arancini into the oil. Move them every so often so they don't stick to the bottom and burn.

Step 15

Once a deep golden brown colour, remove and place onto paper towel. Season with a little salt.

Step 16

Let them rest for a couple of minutes and then serve with the Arrabbiata sauce on the side.

Step 17

Enjoy!

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