Arancini (risotto balls) | Fast Ed

Ingredients

• 2 rashers bacon, diced
• 1 white onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ bunch thyme, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 125g Arborio rice
• ½ cup sweet white wine
• 375ml hot chicken stock
• 1 cup frozen peas, blanched
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt flakes and freshly-milled black pepper
• ½ cup plain flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• vegetable oil, for frying