Dairy-Free Arancini with Saffron
Crispy fried rice balls flavored with saffron, stuffed with dairy-free mozzarella, and served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Arborio Rice
- 3 cups Vegetable Broth
- 1/4 teaspoon Saffron Threads
- about 113 g Dairy-Free Mozzarella
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Egg Replacer
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a simmer. Add saffron threads and let steep for 10 minutes.
- 2In a separate saucepan, toast the arborio rice over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Gradually add the saffron-infused broth, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly until each ladleful is absorbed before adding the next. Cook until the rice is creamy and al dente, about 20-25 minutes. Let cool.
- 3Cut the dairy-free mozzarella into small cubes.
- 4Take a small handful of the cooled risotto and flatten it in your palm. Place a cube of dairy-free mozzarella in the center and mold the risotto around it to form a ball.
- 5In three separate shallow dishes, place flour, egg replacer mixture, and breadcrumbs.
- 6Roll each arancini ball in flour, then dip in the egg replacer mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- 7Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 175°C.
- 8Fry the arancini balls in batches for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- 9Serve hot with marinara sauce.
Substitutions
Mozzarella Cheese → Dairy-Free Mozzarella
Dairy-free mozzarella alternatives provide a similar cheesy, melty texture.
Eggs → Egg Replacer
Commercially available egg replacers create a binding agent when mixed with water, assisting breadcrumbs to adhere.
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