Description
Turn your left overs into life changers with these vegan risotto balls. Soft and gooey on the inside, crispy on the outside, this left over hack is the perfect snack.
Ingredients
Units
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 400g Leftover risotto
- 1 cup Panko or breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Vegan Mayonaise mixed with water until the thickness of double cream or 1 egg, beaten
- A small handful of mozzarella / Vegan mozzarella alternative
- 1,5L Cooking oil (if deep frying)
Instructions
- Firstly, make sure you are using cold risotto for these balls. This step is very important. The risotto has to be cold to be able to be rolled into balls.
- Remove the chilled risotto from the fridge. Pinch a little risotto, just smaller than a golf ball, from the mixture. Flatten the risotto, and place a small piece of cheese in the middle. Roll the risotto around the cheese, pressing tightly to form a compact ball. Repeat with the remaining risotto
Chefs Tip: you can now place the risotto balls into the freezer for 15-20 mins. This will firm them up, making them easier to coat in bread crumbs. - Place three bowls on the counter. Fill one with flour, one with your vegan mayonnaise mixture/beaten egg and the final one with panko.
If air frying your risotto balls, be sure to toast your breadcrumb in a dry pan with a little oil until brown. - Dip each ball first into the flour, then into the eggs / vegan alternative and finally into panko breadcrumbs to coat the entire ball. Set the breaded risotto ball aside on a tray and repeat the process until all are breaded.
- To cook your risotto balls
Air Fry:
Place the rolled and coated balls into the air fryer, being sure to leave gaps between each one so the air can circulate. You may need to cook them in batches. Cook at 200°C for 7-10 minutes, turning half way.
These were tested in the Instant Votex Clear cook. As all air fryers are slightly different you may need to adjust the cooking time for your model. We are looking for a crispy crust and gooey cheesy centre.
OR
Deep Fry:
Place a large high-sided saucepan over medium-high heat. Fill the pot with 10cm of cooking oil and heat until a piece of panko sizzles vigorously when dropped into the oil.
Next to the oil prepare a baking sheet lined with paper towel.
Once hot, fry the risotto balls in batches until golden and crispy. Remove them from the oil and drain on the paper towel. Season with a little salt - Place on a cooling rack or baking paper, serve up with some dipping sauce (I love a punchy aioli), and enjoy!
Notes
If your risotto balls aren’t holding together once rolled, you can pop them in the fridge to set before coating and frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Quick and Easy
- Method: Air fryer
- Cuisine: Snack