Description
Ina Garten’s risotto cakes showcase culinary elegance with creamy Italian rice transformed into golden, crispy patties. Mediterranean flavors blend seamlessly, offering you a delightful appetizer that elevates simple ingredients into an irresistible gourmet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups leftover risotto
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup unseasoned bread crumbs
Cooking Components:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) frying olive oil
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, creating a perfect sizzling surface for frying.
- Prepare a three-stage dredging setup using separate plates: spread all-purpose flour on the first plate, pour beaten egg on the second plate, and arrange seasoned bread crumbs on the third plate.
- Divide the cold risotto into four equal portions, using gentle hands to shape each into compact, uniform circular patties approximately 2 inches (5 centimeters) in diameter.
- Carefully coat each risotto patty by first rolling it in flour, ensuring a light and even coverage and shaking off any excess powder.
- Dip the flour-coated patty into beaten egg, allowing the liquid to completely envelop the surface and create a smooth adhesive layer.
- Roll the egg-moistened patty through bread crumbs, pressing gently to ensure comprehensive and consistent coating on all sides.
- Gently lower the breaded risotto cake into the hot oil, maintaining medium heat and allowing 3-4 minutes of cooking per side until achieving a rich, golden-brown exterior.
- Remove the crispy risotto cakes using a slotted spatula, placing them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and preserve their crunchy texture.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by marinara sauce, aioli, or a fresh green salad for a delightful culinary experience.
Notes
- Whip up a clever solution to transform yesterday’s risotto into crispy, golden culinary masterpieces.
- Transform leftover rice dishes into elegant appetizers or satisfying main course with minimal kitchen effort.
- Rescue day-old risotto from becoming boring leftovers by creating irresistibly crunchy exterior with simple dredging technique.
- Customize flavor profiles by experimenting with different herbs, cheese, or specialty bread crumb coatings.
- Master the art of achieving perfect golden-brown exterior without compromising the creamy interior texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg