"You might like to double up the ingredients here, because this is effectively two meals in one. You start by making a wonderful, rich mushroom risotto, which you could serve warm one night (perhaps finished with a drizzle of olive oil), and then you could make these rice balls for the following evening. They are perfect with a glass of prosecco (or champagne if you haven't really gotten the hang of this economizing business)...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 ounce mixed dried wild mushrooms
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Butter
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Flavorless oil, such as peanut
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1 small onion or large shallot, peeled and finely diced
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1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
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1 1/3 cups risotto rice
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1/2 cup dry white wine
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2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
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1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated
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Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
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9 mini mozzarella cheese balls or 1/2 large ball
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2 eggs, beaten
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About 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
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Lemon wedges, to serve (optional)