Golden Saffron & Parmesan Arancini with Truffle-Honey Glaze Recipe
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Golden Saffron & Parmesan Arancini with a delectable Truffle-Honey Glaze. These crispy, saffron-infused risotto balls are a perfect balance of creamy, savory, and sweet notes, making them a standout appetizer or dish for any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 40 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 18–20 balls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Risotto:
- 1 cup Arborio rice 🍚
- 2 tbsp butter 🧈
- 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
- 1 small onion 🧅, minced
- 2 garlic cloves 🧄, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine 🍷
- 3 cups warm stock (vegetable or chicken)
- Pinch of saffron threads 🌼
- ½ cup grated Parmesan 🧀
- Salt & pepper
Crust & Frying:
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs 🥚, beaten
- 1½ cups breadcrumbs
- Neutral oil for frying
Drizzle:
- 3 tbsp honey 🍯
- ½ tsp white truffle oil
Instructions
- Cook Risotto 🍚: Melt butter with olive oil, sauté onion and garlic until translucent. Add rice, toast briefly, deglaze with wine. Stir in stock gradually with saffron until rice is creamy and tender. Stir in Parmesan, season, cool completely.
- Form Balls ✋: Shape cooled risotto into small balls.
- Coat for Crispness 🌟: Roll each in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry 🔥: Heat oil to 180°C (350°F) and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towel.
- Mix Drizzle 🍯: Blend warm honey with truffle oil.
- Serve ✨: Arrange arancini, drizzle with honey-truffle mix right before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 arancini ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Arancini, Saffron, Parmesan, Truffle, Honey, Appetizer, Italian Cuisine