Caponata Arancini | Saputo Foodservice

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 ½ cups arborio rice
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 4 cups hot chicken or vegetable broth
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper, to taste 
• 1 large eggplant, finely diced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp capers (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 12  Bocconcini cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
• Vegetable oil, for frying