30 min + 60 mins chilling
25 Mins
Around 16 arancini balls
Fingerfood / Appetizer
Sicilian-style arancini, adapted with seaweed twist
Introduction
A Sicilian and Greek fusion: creamy feta-risotto seasoned with Dulse Vita is chilled, formed into balls, rolled in panko, and fried or air-fried until golden.
Dulse Vita’s smoky-sea salinity brings depth, while feta melts gently, creating a lush, savory surprise..
Ingredients
250 g Arborio rice
800 ml hot vegetable or chicken stock
1 Tbsp OLEA432 olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
120 g crumbled feta — crumble thoroughly for even pockets of cheese
1 Tbsp Dulse Vita sea-herb seasoning (plus extra for finishing)
50 g grated Parmesan
Zest of ½ lemon (optional)
For coating
½ cup plain flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Oil for frying or air-frying mist
Directions
Make risotto
Heat olive oil, sauté onion 5 min until translucent; add garlic 1 min.
Stir in rice until glossy. Add stock ladle by ladle, stirring until creamy and al dente (~25 min).
Stir in final flavours
Off-heat, fold in crumbled feta, Parmesan, Dulse Vita, and lemon zest. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Chill risotto
Spread mixture on a tray; chill at least 60 min to firm up (essential to keep shape)
Form & coat
With damp hands, shape 2 Tbsp risotto into balls (~30 mm).
Roll in flour → dip in beaten eggs → coat in panko. For extra crispness, re-dip in egg and panko (double-coating).
Chill balls 15 min to set coating
Fry or air-fry and Serve
Deep-fry: Heat oil to 175 °C; fry balls 3–4 min until golden, drain.
Air-fry: Preheat to 200 °C; mist balls with oil; air-fry 8 min, turning halfway.
Sprinkle with extra Dulse Vita before serving.
Why It Works
Thoroughly crumbled feta melts in pockets, creating creamy cheese bursts without overpowering texture.
Chilling the risotto ensures arancini hold their shape and crisp up evenly.
Dulse Vita adds seaweed salinity and smoky depth, elevating the cheesy risotto with natural umami.
Double-coating delivers that signature golden-crisp exterior.
Serving Suggestions:
Mini platter : serve on cocktail picks with lemon-yogurt dip.
Tapas style : pair with roasted tomato sauce and fresh basil.
Party bowls : scatter a few Dulse Crumbles and sprigs of parsley on the platter.
