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    Home » All Posts » Family » Family Meals » Thermomix Arancini Balls

    Published: Feb 29, 2016 · Modified: Nov 1, 2017 by Lucy ·

    Thermomix Arancini Balls

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    We all know how amazing Thermomix risotto is... and so it only makes sense to turn one of those delicious risottos into yummy little arancini balls.

    Arancini Balls 2

    When I make my arancini balls, I like to use a really basic risotto recipe. In fact, I virtually always use this one. I love that it's got a really simple lemony base, and because all of the yummy things get added to the top, you end up with the perfect risotto for arancini balls. If you're using a risotto that has lots of vegetables, chicken, bacon etc in it, just make sure that the chunks aren't too big or you'll have trouble getting your arancini balls to stick together properly. A really basic risotto is the perfect base for arancini balls.

    Arancini Balls 3

    It's also best to prepare your risotto the day before you need it, and leave it in the fridge overnight to firm up. You want a thick, firm risotto. Roll the risotto mixture around a small chunk of mozzarella cheese (which will give you that awesome stretchy cheesy filling), add some panko crumbs and bake in the oven until golden and crispy.

    A close up of a pile of golden little arancini balls

    I like to cook my arancini balls in a mini-muffin tin as it helps them to keep their shape. Mind you, because these arancini balls are oven-baked, they will slightly lose their perfect roundness (but I'd much prefer slightly odd-shaped balls than having to fry them!).

    Enjoy!

    xx

    A close up of a pile of golden little arancini balls

    Thermomix Arancini Balls

    Our Thermomix Arancini Balls are a great party finger food!
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 15
    Calories:
    Author: Lucy & Lauren

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups leftover risotto
    • 1 egg
    • ¼-1/2 cup breadcrumbs
    • 100 g mozzarella cheese (cut into 1.5 cm pieces)
    • 2 cups panko crumbs
    • 4 tbs olive oil
    • tomato relish , to serve

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius.
    • Place leftover risotto into a bowl (it's best if it's been left overnight in the fridge), add the egg and breadcrumbs and mix to combine.
    • Add more breadcrumbs if your mixture is too soft (it needs to be quite hard so that the balls keep their shape).
    • Return the mixture to the fridge for 30 minutes.
    • Place the panko crumbs into a bowl and use your fingers to mix through the olive oil, so that the crumbs are completely coated.
    • Roll 2 tablespoon-sized scoops of risotto mixture, flatten out and place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the centre. Roll back into a ball to completely enclose the cheese.
    • Place into the bowl of panko crumbs and cover completely.
    • Place each of the balls into the hole of a greased mini-muffin tin.
    • Bake for 30 minutes or until golden.
    • Serve with tomato relish.
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    Comments

    1. Sharon says

      June 28, 2019 at 6:57 pm

      I make home made bread crumbs in my thermie with left over bread, I then roll my aranchini balls in it then place on tray and freeze.
      I then remove from freezer and defrost when I want them and heat in oven so u are only heating once.

      Reply
    2. kasane says

      July 20, 2018 at 10:15 am

      Would you be able to reheat these if made in the morning and reheat in the afternoon for a function?

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      • Lucy Mathieson says

        July 20, 2018 at 7:19 pm

        Hi Kasane, if they had completely cooled you could (you just need to make sure they're totally cold before reheating to avoid any food contamination issues). If you were making them ahead of time, I'd actually make them a few days before, freeze them and then reheat.

        Reply
    3. Michelle Jarrett says

      July 30, 2017 at 7:23 pm

      Just served this to my family. Wow! Everyone loved them.Easy to make and super tasty.

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson says

        July 31, 2017 at 4:49 am

        Fantastic!

        Reply
    4. Stacey says

      June 01, 2017 at 3:32 pm

      Hi, this is probably a silly question but could you freeze these? Looking for lunch snacks I can freeze. Thanks

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson says

        June 02, 2017 at 4:54 am

        Hi Stacey, I personally wouldn't (only because you're using cold leftover risotto... generally from the night before and then cooking it again in the balls... and then freezing it... and then cooking it again).

        Reply

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