Arancini With Green Goddess Dressing Recipes

GREEN GODDESS DRESSING

Steps:

• Add the yogurt, mayonnaise, basil, dill, parsley, chives, garlic, lemon zest, juice, vinegar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to a blender. Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days; stir well before using.

ARANCINI WITH GREEN GODDESS DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the risotto, eggs, parmesan and 1/2 the panko in a large bowl. Adjust the ingredients where necessary to achieve desired consistency/taste. Season if necessary. If the risotto was cooked with parmesan, you may add less in the mixture. Place the remaining panko in a medium bowl.
• Using about 2 tablespoons of the risotto mixture for each, form the mixture into balls of 2-inch diameter. Insert 1 cube of mozzarella into the centre of each ball. Roll the balls in the panko to coat. Don't worry if the risotto is very sticky initially, the balls should take shape once you coat them in the panko.
• Pour enough oil in a heavy large saucepan to reach the depth of 3 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat.
• Working in batches, add the rice balls to the hot oil and cook until brown and heated through, turning them as necessary, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the rice balls to paper towels to drain. Let rest 2 minutes.
• To make the dressing, puree the dressing ingredients in a food processor.
• To serve, dish and spread out the dressing on a serving plate and rest balls on top. You may serve up additional dressing on the side for guests who can't get enough!
• Tip: You may freeze the risotto balls after forming them, but thaw them and re-shape them (and if necessary, roll in additional panko) before frying.

ARANCINI

Steps:

• Bring the broth and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the rice, reduce the heat to low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let cool completely.
• Combine the pine nuts, mozzarella, fontina and parsley in a bowl; set aside.
• Beat the eggs in a large bowl, then stir in the cooled rice, the parmesan and 2/3 cup breadcrumbs. Shape the mixture into sixteen 1 1/2-inch balls.
• Put the remaining breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Press your finger into the center of each rice ball, insert 2 teaspoons of the mozzarella mixture, then pinch the rice around the filling to enclose. Roll the balls in the breadcrumbs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Loosely cover and refrigerate, at least 1 hour or overnight. (If refrigerating overnight, roll in more breadcrumbs before frying.)
• Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Working in batches, fry the rice balls, turning, until golden brown on all sides, about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; season with salt.

GREEN GODDESS DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the parsley, watercress or spinach, tarragon, chives, garlic, anchovies, lemon juice, vinegar and canola or grapeseed oil. Blend until smooth, about two minutes. Add the mayonnaise, and blend again until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

ARANCINI

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring until onion is soft but not browned. Pour in the rice, and cook stirring for 2 minutes, then stir in the wine, and continue cooking and stirring until the liquid has evaporated. Add hot chicken stock to the rice 1/3 cup at a time, stirring and cooking until the liquid has evaporated before adding more.
• When the chicken stock has all been added, and the liquid has evaporated, stir in the peas and ham. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat, and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Transfer the risotto to a bowl, and allow to cool slightly.
• Stir the beaten egg into the risotto. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining egg and milk with a fork. For each ball, roll 2 tablespoons of the risotto into a ball. Press a piece of the mozzarella cheese into the center, and roll to enclose. Coat lightly with flour, dip into the milk mixture, then roll in bread crumbs to coat.
• Heat oil for frying in a deep-fryer or large deep saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the balls in small batches until evenly golden, turning as needed. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm in a low oven while the rest are frying.