Molly Makes Arancini + a Martini Her Way

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This week, Molly makes a perfect pairing for New Year's. First, her Mashed Potato Arancini from her new book More is More. These little cuties are kinda like those rego Arancini, except that instead of being made with leftover risotto, they’re made with mashed potatoes-a potato croquette of sorts! These are lighter and fluffier than traditional arancini and stuffed with olives and mozzarella, which makes them the quintessential drinking snack. In our opinion, they’re best paired with a Martini Thrice, also found in More Is More.
INGREDIENTS:
Arancini:
PRODUCE
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 11⁄4 pounds)
1 lemon
DAIRY
1 ounce grated Parmigiano Reggiano (1⁄4 cup)
3 ounces mozzarella or fontina cheese
PROTEIN
2 large eggs
PANTRY
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil  28 small pitted green olives
Canola oil, for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1⁄2 cups panko bread crumbs
Martini:
2 1⁄2 ounces gin
1⁄2 ounce dry vermouth
Splash of olive brine
Splash of pickled onion or cornichon brine
Green olives, choice of pickle, and lemon twist, for garnish
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Video Series:
Director: Evan Robinson
Editor: Jordan Hansen
Producaaas: Ben Persky + Sophia Zimmer
Food Styling: Karlee Rotoly
Thumbnail: Annika Chavez
Motion GFX Designer: Mack Johnson
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Photographers: Peden + Munk
Food Stylist: Christopher St. Onge
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