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Savy Sivapathasundaralingam
By Savy Sivapathasundaralingam

Vegan Arancini

6 steps
Prep:20minCook:20min
Notes: -Oil for frying Choose something with a high smoke point. Vegan mozzarella – Make sure this is room temperature before starting the recipe. - Getting the arancini to hold together. My leftover risotto was creamy and sticky, so I didn’t need to add anything to keep it together. If you feel that yours isn’t sticking, you can add a flax egg and/or 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs to help it all stick together. -Scooping the risotto If the leftover risotto is too hard to scoop out of the container, you can add a tablespoon of vegetable broth or water to loosen it up just a bit. - Serving You can add a simple marinara sauce or arrabbiata sauce for dipping. They would also be delicious with a vegan aioli or even a spoonful of pesto over the top. -Storing These vegan arancini are best served hot, straight out of the pan (or air fryer), but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat them in a 176.7ºC oven or air fryer until they’re hot. -Freezing Before frying Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for 2-3 hours, or until solid. Then transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to fry, there is no need to thaw, simply cook as directed in the recipe. Freezing after frying Place the arancini in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Heat them in your air fryer or a 176.7C
Updated at: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:49:31 GMT

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Instructions

Step 1
Set up a breading and stuffing station – one bowl for the panko breadcrumbs with the garlic powder, salt and pepper, and one bowl for the mozzarella. Crush the panko breadcrumbs a bit in their bowl so they are more crumb texture
Step 2
Heat up a pan with the oil, you want it to come at least 1 inch up the side of the pan or more. That way you can fry them like I did (turning them over), or even deep fry them.
Step 3
While oil is heating up (or you can do this before), roll the risotto into golf size balls, which is about two tablespoons. Flatten one tablespoon into your palm, then spoon or pull about a teaspoon of vegan mozzarella into the centre. Add the other tablespoon on top and then roll into a tight rice ball, squeezing slightly. It should not fall apart easily, if it does see notes below.
Step 4
Roll that ball into the panko breadcrumbs to cover completely, or place it in the bowl then cover it with more breadcrumbs by sprinkle it over it, turning it.
Step 5
Test the oil to see if it’s hot enough (a sprinkle of panko breadcrumbs should sizzle and float). Drop one risotto ball into the oil with a tongs or a spider. Allow to cook about 5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for about 2-3 minutes on the other side. The balls should be golden brown. Remove and set on a plate lined with a paper towel.
Step 6
Only make as many balls as you’re going to eat, but the entire recipe makes about 12-15 fried risotto balls. Serve with parsley and Arrabbiata sauce. Enjoy!