Suppli Al Telefono (Fried Rice & Cheese Balls)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0

Suppli Al Telefono - Delicious Fried Rice & Cheese Balls

Suppli Al Telefono (Fried Rice & Cheese Balls)

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

45 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

308

Sugar

Fat

13g

Suppli Al Telefono, or 'telephone wires', is a popular street food in Rome. It's a dish made of fried balls of risotto rice stuffed with molten mozzarella cheese. The name of this dish comes from the gooey, melted cheese, which stretches out like telephone wires when you bite into it. Suppli Al Telefono is a perfect appetizer or snack to share with friends and family- crispy on the outside, melty and cheesy inside!

Instructions

1.	In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add in the risotto rice. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.
2.	Once the rice is cooked, spread it out on a baking tray and let it cool for about 30 minutes.
3.	In a bowl, beat the eggs and set aside.
4.	Cut the mozzarella cheese into small cubes.
5.	Take a small amount of rice and flatten it into your palm. Put a cube of mozzarella cheese in the middle, and roll the rice into a ball, enclosing the cheese inside.
6.	Dip the rice ball into the beaten eggs and coat it well with the breadcrumbs.
7.	In a pan, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add in the coated rice ball and fry until golden brown, for about 2-3 minutes.
8.	Once done, transfer the rice ball onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
9.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

Suppli Al Telefono is crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, with a burst of melted mozzarella cheese in the center.
It’s a classic street food in Rome and pairs well with aperitifs or as an appetizer.

CONS

This dish is deep-fried, which makes it high in calories and fat.
Suppli Al Telefono should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Also, it requires time and effort to make the rice balls.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation. Rice is a great source of carbohydrates and energy, while mozzarella cheese is rich in protein and calcium.

	2 eggs
	2 cups risotto rice
	4 ounces mozzarella cheese
	3/4 cup fine breadcrumbs
	oil ( for frying )