INGREDIENTS
•
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
•
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
•
2 cups Risotto with Mushrooms and Peas, recipe follows, cooled
•
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
•
1 1/2 cups dried Italian-style bread crumbs
•
2 ounces mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
•
Salt
•
8 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
•
1/2-ounce dried porcini mushrooms
•
1/4 cup unsalted butter
•
2 tablespoons olive oil
•
2 cups finely chopped onions
•
10 ounces white mushrooms, finely chopped
•
2 garlic cloves, minced
•
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice or short-grain white rice
•
2/3 cup dry white wine
•
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
•
2/3 cup grated Parmesan
•
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional