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Arancini with Barolo Risotto and Porcini Mushrooms

26/11/2023

Of course! Preparing arancini with Barolo risotto and porcini mushrooms is a delicious idea for a flavorful appetizer. Here is the recipe.

Ingredients

  • 300 g of Arborio or Carnaroli rice
  • 1 small finely chopped onion
  • 150 ml of Barolo wine
  • 800 ml of hot vegetable broth
  • 30 g of dried porcini mushrooms
  • 50 g of butter
  • 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Extra virgin olive oil to taste
  • For breading: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs
  • Oil for frying

Preparation

  1. Begin by soaking the dried porcini mushrooms in warm water for about 20 minutes, then drain and coarsely chop them.
  2. In a pan, sauté the chopped onion in extra virgin olive oil until it becomes translucent. Add the chopped porcini mushrooms and the garlic clove, letting it flavor for a few minutes.
  3. Add the rice to the pan and lightly toast it, until the grains become shiny.
  4. Pour the Barolo wine over the rice and allow the alcohol to evaporate.
  5. Begin to add the hot vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, waiting for the liquid to be absorbed before adding the next ladle.
  6. Cook the rice until done (about 18 minutes), ensuring it remains al dente. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Remove from the heat, cream the risotto with butter and grated Parmesan cheese. Allow to cool and then refrigerate until it solidifies, preferably for a few hours or overnight.
  8. Take the cooled risotto and form balls the size of a walnut (or according to preference).
  9. Coat the balls first in flour, then in beaten egg, and finally in breadcrumbs.
  10. Fry the arancini in hot oil until they have a golden and crispy crust. Drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Serve the arancini hot, perhaps accompanied by a tomato sauce or a cheese fondue to add an additional layer of flavor.

Curiosity

Arancini are a classic of Sicilian cuisine, known for being a recipe to recycle leftover risotto. However, the addition of Barolo and porcini mushrooms transforms them into a gourmet dish that marries peasant tradition with the elegance of the noble flavors of the wine and the prized mushrooms.