"Dig into these comforting deep-fried rice balls filled with mince, vegetables and herbs...."
INGREDIENTS
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Ingredients Nutrition Specials
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750ml (3 cups) chicken stock
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500ml (2 cups) water
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Large pinch of saffron threads
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 brown onion, finely chopped
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440g (2 cups) SunRice Arborio Risotto Rice
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125ml (1/2 cup) white wine
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110g (1 1/2 cups) finely grated parmesan
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20g butter
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50g mozzarella or provolone, cut into 5mm pieces
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300g (2 cups) plain flour
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180g (2 cups) dried (packaged) breadcrumbs
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3 eggs, lightly whisked
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Vegetable oil, to deep fry
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Filling
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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20g pancetta, coarsely chopped (see note)
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1 small brown onion, finely chopped
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1 small carrot, peeled, finely chopped
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1/2 celery stick, finely chopped
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1 garlic clove, finely chopped
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150g pork and veal mince (see note)
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60ml (1/4 cup) red wine
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125ml (1/2 cup) passata (tomato pasta sauce)
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125ml (1/2 cup) beef stock
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1 small sprig fresh rosemary
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1 fresh or dried bay leaf