ARANCINI CAKE RECIPES

Steps:

• Put the risotto in a bowl and stir in the grated parmesan. Divide the mix into 6 equal portions, then shape into flat patties. (We had extra risotto so we made 9.) 
• Mix the breadcrumbs with the lemon zest on a lipped plate, then put the seasoned flour and beaten eggs on 2 separate plates or in 2 separate shallow bowls. 
• Dust the risotto patties in the flour, then dip into the egg, then coat in the breadcrumbs, setting each aside on a tray as you work.
• Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat, then fry the arancini cakes, in batches, for 3 minutes on each side, turning carefully with a fish slice. Serve sprinkled with extra parmesan, with lemon wedges to squeeze over.

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring until onion is soft but not browned. Pour in the rice, and cook stirring for 2 minutes, then stir in the wine, and continue cooking and stirring until the liquid has evaporated. Add hot chicken stock to the rice 1/3 cup at a time, stirring and cooking until the liquid has evaporated before adding more.
• When the chicken stock has all been added, and the liquid has evaporated, stir in the peas and ham. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat, and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Transfer the risotto to a bowl, and allow to cool slightly.
• Stir the beaten egg into the risotto. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining egg and milk with a fork. For each ball, roll 2 tablespoons of the risotto into a ball. Press a piece of the mozzarella cheese into the center, and roll to enclose. Coat lightly with flour, dip into the milk mixture, then roll in bread crumbs to coat.
• Heat oil for frying in a deep-fryer or large deep saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the balls in small batches until evenly golden, turning as needed. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm in a low oven while the rest are frying.