The Spice Merchant's Arancini

The Spice Merchant's Arancini

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Arancini (“little oranges”) are one of the most beloved examples of Southern Italian “street food”. Perfect to recycle risotto leftovers, they consist of meat-

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Ingredients

  • 1 package (1 pound Italian risotto rice (Arborio or carnaroli))
  • 1 teaspoon saffron stems or 1/2 teaspoon saffron powder (or more to taste)
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 to 2 quarts good meat or chicken stock (hot)
  • 2 tablespoons mild extra-virgin olive oil or sesame oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1/2 onion (very finely minced or grated)
  • 1/2 cup dry white or red wine
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced mint
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 2 8 oz. containers Sabra caponata
  • Plain bread crumbs
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 bottle light olive oil or sesame oil

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