Make it A Valentines to Remember with Cacio e Pepe Arancini
Skip the fancy restaurants and make your valentine a dinner to remember with these cacio e pepe arancini. Cacio e pepe is a classic Italian pasta dish made with the simplest of ingredients including pecorino romano and freshly ground black pepper. Arancini is also an Italian dish made from creamy risotto that’s breaded and deep fried.
This recipe takes a page from both and creates arancini that’s rich with the flavors of cacio e pepe, a match made in heaven just like you and your valentine. We take this to the next level with a homemade truffle mayo that’s made extra creamy and delicious with Lady’s Choice Real Mayonnaise. This dish calls for a few special ingredients like risotto and truffle oil and takes a few hours to make with cooling time but it’s all worth it. One bite of these your date will be begging for your hand and more cacio e pepe arancini this Valentines day!
Tips
Add lemon zest into your risotto for an extra layer of flavor.
Ingredients
- Cacio e Pepe Risotto Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pc shallot, very finely, pounded to a paste
- 1/2 cup less 2 tbs dry white wine
- 350 gram risotto rice
- 8 1/2 cups water
- 3 1/2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano, grated
- 1 pc egg
- Truffle Mayo Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Lady's Choice Real Mayonnaise
- 1 - 2 tbsp truffle oil
- 1 tsp Truffle salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- Arancini Ingredients:
- 100 gram mozzarella, cut into ½ cubes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 pcs eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- oil for frying
Cooking Method
Nutritional Data
- Nut Free
- Suitable For Pregnancy
- Vegetarian
