Anise Arancinis

Ingredients

• • 1/2 bulb fennel, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) arborio rice
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) Pastis liqueur (Pernod)
  • 1 3/4 cups (430 ml) hot chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) flour
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper
  • Oil for frying

• ANISE MAYONNAISE

  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground fennel seeds