"Risotto balls" refers to small, round portions of a dish called risotto that have been shaped into balls, usually coated in breadcrumbs, and then deep-fried or baked until crispy on the outside. Full definition
Once the oil is hot enough, carefully drop 3 - 4 risotto balls into the oil, frying until all sides are golden brown (3 - 4 minutes per side). (thesecretingredientis.com)
Crispy Boursin Arancini: Any way you make»em, fried risotto balls stuffed with cheese are hard to resist. (brit.co)
Robin uses farro in focaccia, buckwheat in a double dark chocolate pudding, bulgur for breakfast, and brown rice in risotto ball with a creamy spinach sauce - all sounds pretty good, no? (101cookbooks.com)