20/09/2026
As promised - the pumpkin arancini from last week’s teaser. Meat-free doesn’t mean flavour-free, and this converts sceptics every time.
SPICED PUMPKIN & SAGE ARANCINI (makes about 20)
Ingredients:
• 300g cooked risotto (arborio) rice, cooled
• 150g roasted pumpkin puree
• 50g parmesan, grated
• 1 tbsp chopped sage
• 100g mozzarella, cut into small cubes
• Plain flour, for coating
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Panko breadcrumbs, for coating
• Oil, for frying
Method:
1. Mix the cooled risotto rice with the pumpkin puree, parmesan and sage.
2. Take a spoonful of the mixture, push a mozzarella cube into the centre, and roll into a ball.
3. Coat each ball in flour, then egg, then panko breadcrumbs.
4. Deep-fry at 180°C for 3–4 minutes until golden and crisp, or bake at 200°C for 15 minutes, turning once.
5. Drain on kitchen paper and serve warm with a sage aioli or tomato dip.