Basil Arancini

Ingredients

• Risotto

  • 3 2/3 cups (900 ml) chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp saffron (optionnal)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 3/4 cup (160 g) arborio rice
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) dry white wine
  • 3/4 cup (55 g) fresh Parmesan cheese, finely grated

• Arancini

  • 1/3 cup (50 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup (80 g) panko breadcrumbs
  • 15 basil leaves, torn in half
  • Vegetable oil, for frying