Presentation

A second course made with arancini prepared with a rice coating, meat broth, Grana Padano, onion, butter, egg, flour, and a mozzarella filling, fried and suitable for the entire family, including the oncology patient in home care.

Ingredients

For 6 people:

• 450 g rice
• 5 L meat broth
• 60 g Grana Padano DOP (grated)
• 60 g onion
• 90 g butter
• Salt to taste
• 3 egg yolks
• 75 g all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 200 g mozzarella
• 5 L peanut oil (for frying)

Preparation

1. Finely chop the onion and cut the Grana Padano into cubes.
2. Sauté the onion with half of the butter over low heat.
3. Add the rice and toast for about 1 minute.
4. Pour in the hot broth and cook for about 14 minutes.
5. Stir in the remaining butter and Grana Padano.
6. Spread the risotto on a large surface and let it cool.
7. Form spheres and place a cube of mozzarella in the center.
8. Dip the arancini in flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs.
9. Fry in hot oil at 150°-160°C for about 7-8 minutes.
10. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
11. Pressure-cook the arancini intended for the oncology patient for 5 minutes.

Allergens

• Rice: A very common allergy in East Asia, almost unknown in Italy and Europe. Possible cross-reactivity in case of grass pollen sensitivity.
• Meat broth: Check the composition to ensure the absence of celery or other allergenic ingredients.
• Grana Padano: Contains milk allergens.
• Onion: Possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it.
• Egg: Listed as an allergen in Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011.
• Flour: Contains gluten from cereals listed in Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011.
• Bread: Contains gluten from cereals listed in Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011.
• Mozzarella: Contains milk allergens.
• Olive oil: Rarely causes allergies, and no intolerance has been reported.

Notes

• The frying step is necessary for the arancini to maintain their shape.
• The pressure-cooking step ensures sterilization.
• If intended for children, reduce the size of the ingredients to match the size of the rice.

Safety / Intended Use

• Suitable for individuals with mucositis (only if well-cooked), xerostomia (dry mouth) if well-cooked, and dysphagia (only if cut into uniform size and texture).
• Not recommended for those with diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.
• Should be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.