🇮🇹 Italian Cuisine · Street Food

Bombolone

Prep

20 mins

Cook

20 mins

Serves

10

Difficulty

Medium

Fluffy Italian filled doughnuts piped full of vanilla custard cream and rolled in granulated sugar.

Ingredients

  • 600g ground pork
  • 1 cup spaghetti
  • a handful of sliced shallots
  • a pinch of dried oregano
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 200g yellow onions
  • a handful of fresh basil, chopped
  • a generous spoonful of balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the arborio rice base and set it aside to rest while you get the filling ready.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine the sea bass fillets, San Marzano tomatoes, minced garlic, and cracked black pepper, mixing well so everything is evenly seasoned.

  3. 3

    Heat unsalted butter in a skillet, wok, or on a griddle over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  4. 4

    Cook the arborio rice until lightly golden on each side, then transfer to a warm plate.

  5. 5

    Fry, grill, or steam the sea bass fillets mixture until cooked through and lightly charred at the edges, about 20 mins.

  6. 6

    Assemble by layering the arborio rice with the filling, a spoonful of pine nuts, and a scattering of sage.

Tips

Prep all your fillings and toppings before you start cooking, since this dish comes together quickly once the heat is on.

Serve immediately for the best contrast between a crisp exterior and a warm, tender filling.

Keep the unsalted butter hot but not smoking — a thermometer helps you nail the perfect frying or grilling temperature.