| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 1 hr 30 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 6 large cakes |
Ingredients
- 4 ounces low-moisture shredded mozzarella
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large shallots, minced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 3/4 cups dry white wine
- 5 ounces frozen peas, defrosted
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- For the risotto: In a medium saucepan, heat the chicken broth to a simmer. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallots to the butter, cooking until fragrant and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the Arborio rice and lightly toast, stirring to coat in the butter and shallots. Add the white wine, continuing to cook while stirring until the wine is absorbed. You should be able to run your spoon through the risotto and have the indentation stay. Using a ladle, add enough of the warm chicken broth to cover the rice, stirring constantly over medium heat until the broth is completely absorbed. Repeat the process 3 more times, adding the broth in stages while continuing to stir. Once all of the chicken broth has been added and the rice is tender, add the peas, lemon juice and lemon zest and stir to combine. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan, mozzarella and season with salt and pepper. Cool the risotto by spreading it evenly over a sheet tray. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes. Once the risotto is cooled, form the mixture into burger-size patties, about 1-inch thick. Set up a dredging station with the flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another and panko breadcrumbs in another. Dip the rice patties into the flour, then into the eggs and finally coat them in the panko breadcrumbs. In a large skillet, heat 1/2-inch vegetable oil over medium heat until a pinch of panko sizzles when dropped in the oil. Working in batches of 2 to 3, fry the risotto cakes until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side (use a fish spatula under the cake and the back of a fork on top to help stabilize while flipping). Transfer to a wire rack, which will help them stay crispy. Season with salt and they are ready to serve. Cook’s Note: This is a great way to use up leftover risotto.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 868 |
| Total Fat | 54 g |
| Saturated Fat | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 64 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Protein | 27 g |
| Cholesterol | 105 mg |
| Sodium | 881 mg |
Reviews
These are the most unique thing I have ever eaten. There are so many different flavors going on its amazing. I always add half mozzarella cheese and half pepper jack.. That way you get a little heat, without it being hot. You have to try the whole meal, including the pot roast that goes with these. It is my husbands favorite meal, and he requests it every birthday and anniversary. This is very time consuming and it dirties A LOT of dishes… so be prepared and try to make it on a day that you have lots of free time. You will not be disappointed. I think this is my favorite thing from Food Network. Way to go Kelsey!
Very good! Something different than the usual! Strong Lemon flavor, loved the texture the crispy outside gave to it. Difficult to fry, my patties didn’t want to stay together.