CHEESE-FILLED RISOTTO CROQUETTES WITH TOMATO SAUCE

Cheese-Filled Risotto Croquettes With Tomato Sauce image

Provided by SweetPeaNC

Categories Rice

Time P1DT30m

Yield 16 croquettes

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups leftover cooked risotto rice
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons oregano or 2 tablespoons basil
1 large egg yolk
salt & freshly ground black pepper
5 ounces mozzarella cheese or 5 ounces Fontina cheese
all-purpose flour (for dredging)
2 cups tomato sauce
1 large egg whisked with 2 tbsp cold milk or 1 large water
1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
vegetable oil, for deep-frying

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the risotto with the Parmesan, cream, herbs, and egg yolk. Season with salt and pepper.
Cut the cheese into 16 cubes. Scoop up about 3 Tbsp of the risotto mixture and pack it around a cube of cheese to make a croquette, a ball the size of a Ping-Pong ball. Repeat to form 16 croquettes.
Put the flour, egg wash, and bread crumbs in 3 separate bowls. Dredge the croquettes in the flour, dip in the egg wash, and roll in the bread crumbs. Chill thoroughly, 2-24 hours.
Pour oil into a tall pot to a depth of 5 inches. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it registers 375°F on a deep-frying thermometer. Deep-fry the croquettes in batches, without crowding, until they are evenly browned, 4-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer to paper towels to drain briefly. Serve on a pool of warmed tomato sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.3, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 23.9, Sodium 279.8, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 4.8