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Hot Damn Risotto Balls September 23, 2008

So, remember when I made the steak with the risotto and y’all got jealous? With the left over risotto, I made some banging balls, in the style of my italian brethren. Next time you’re making risotto, or fug it, rice? Do yourself a flavor and make some leftovers to concoct, what I feel, was a delish bite size side/snack/hors d’oeuvre. Guess what else? There was a special little treat in each and everyone one of them.

First, check this recipe for the leftover risotto.

Risotto Balls Stuffed With Steak

2 cups of cooked and cooled risotto
1/4 grated parmesan
a few inches of cooked and rare steak, chopped (If you aren’t bashful and finished that shiv, you can skip it)
1/4 kalamata olives, roughly chopped
1/8 cup of italian parsley, roughly chopped
pine nuts to your liking
salt and pepper
1 cup of panko flakes
fresh lemon juice for garnish
This makes 15-ish.

Mix all ingredients together except the steak, panko flakes and lemon juice, and form little balls about the size of golf balls. Grab a piece of steak and smoosh it right in the middle. Don’t be scared, this is still fancy. Throw the ball a bit between your hands to form a sweet, sweet roundness. Dredge through the panko flakes which have been salted and peppered. When evenly coated, lay on a cooking sheet lined with parchment paper. Continue to ball till there aint no mo. This should yield about 15. Bake at 300 for 20 minutes. You are looking to heat through, melt the cheese, and crisp the bread crumbs. When done, serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

One other thing, you can obvi make this with any leftover risotto or rice and throw in your favorite ingredients – just make sure they are small pieces. Try asparagus, mushrooms, bacon, shreemps, etc.