Lamb And Squash Arancini With Dijon Salsa Verde

Name: Lamb And Squash Arancini With Dijon Salsa Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 None small winter squash, peeled, deseeded, cut into large chunks; 9 oz boneless lamb shoulder; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 None small onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, finely diced; 3.5 oz risotto rice; 2 cups hot vegetable stock; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; None None canola oil, for deep-frying; 2 tbsp flour; 2 None large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); None None FOR THE DIJON SALSA VERDE; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped; 2 tbsp baby capers, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 None lemon, zested and juiced; 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan; 2 tbsp avocado oil; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Servings: persons

1/2 None small winter squash, peeled, deseeded, cut into large chunks
9 oz boneless lamb shoulder
2 tbsp olive oil
1 None small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, finely diced
3.5 oz risotto rice
2 cups hot vegetable stock
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
None None canola oil, for deep-frying
2 tbsp flour
2 None large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
None None FOR THE DIJON SALSA VERDE
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
2 tbsp baby capers, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 None lemon, zested and juiced
2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1
Preheat oven to 300u00b0F. Place squash in a large saucepan of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft. Drain then cover with a tea towel for 5 mins. Mash until smooth and set aside.
2
Heat a large frying pan over high heat. Season lamb then sear until browned. Wrap in foil and roast in oven for 30 mins.
3
Add olive oil to frying pan and saute onion and garlic until translucent. Add rice and cook for 2 mins, stirring frequently. Gradually add stock, letting liquid absorb between additions. Add 18 oz cooked squash and Parmesan. Season to taste then spread out over a large baking tray and chill for 10 mins.
4
Heat canola oil in a deep fryer to 350u00b0F. Remove lamb from oven and let rest for 5 mins. Shred back into cooking juices. Roll rice into 12 balls and stuff with lamb. Coat each ball in flour, egg then panko. Deep-fry until golden. Drain on paper towels and season.
5
Meanwhile, to make the Dijon salsa verde, combine herbs, capers, garlic and lemon zest in a bowl. Add enough olive oil to make the mixture wet. Add Parmesan, remaining olive oil, avocado oil and mustard. Add lemon juice and season to taste.
6
Serve arancini with salsa verde.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 None small winter squash, peeled, deseeded, cut into large chunks, 9 oz boneless lamb shoulder, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 None small onion, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Lamb And Squash Arancini With Dijon Salsa Verde falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Lamb And Squash Arancini With Dijon Salsa Verde

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