Also known as: Suppli, Supplì al Telefono, Roman Rice Croquettes
About this dish
Roman fried rice croquettes of tomato risotto with a molten heart of mozzarella that stretches 'like a telephone cord'.
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Ingredients
🍚300g risotto rice
🍅400ml tomato sauce, plus stock
🥩150g minced beef (optional, for the classic ragù version)
🧀125g mozzarella, in cubes, and 40g Parmigiano
🥚2 eggs, beaten
🍞Fine breadcrumbs
🫗Oil, for deep-frying
Method
Serves 3
1
Cook the rice risotto-style in the tomato sauce and stock (with the browned mince if using) until just al dente. Stir in Parmigiano and cool completely.
2
Take a spoonful of rice, press a cube of mozzarella into the centre and shape into an oval.
3
Dip in beaten egg, then breadcrumbs.
4
Deep-fry at 180°C (350°F) until deep golden.
5
Serve hot so the mozzarella pulls into strings.
✓ What Makes it Authentic
Supplì are a Roman street food and pizzeria starter; the stretchy mozzarella gives them the nickname 'supplì al telefono'.
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