Lazio Appetizer
Suppli al Telefono
Make suppli al telefono with tomato risotto, mozzarella centers, breadcrumbs, and a crisp Roman fried crust.
- Prep
- 35 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 1 hr 10 min
- Serves
- 6
- Level
- Moderate
Instructions
- Cook onion gently in olive oil, then toast the rice until the grains look translucent at the edges.
- Add passata and warm stock a ladle at a time, cooking the rice until tender but firm enough to shape.
- Stir in Pecorino, salt, and pepper, then spread the rice on a tray until completely cold.
- Shape spoonfuls of rice around mozzarella batons, sealing each croquette tightly.
- Dip the suppli in beaten egg, coat with breadcrumbs, and chill for 20 minutes.
- Fry in 175 C oil until deeply golden and crisp.
- Drain briefly and serve hot while the mozzarella still stretches.
This suppli al telefono recipe makes Roman tomato rice croquettes with a melting mozzarella center. The name comes from the long strings of cheese that stretch when a hot suppli is pulled apart.
Why This Suppli al Telefono Recipe Works
Cold, slightly firm risotto shapes cleanly and holds the cheese in place. A short chill after breading helps the crust set before frying.
Key Tips
- Use dry mozzarella or blot fresh mozzarella well so the centers do not leak.
- Seal the rice around the cheese carefully before breading.
- Fry in batches so the oil temperature stays steady.
Variations and Serving Ideas
The same technique helps when you want Roman rice croquettes, Italian fried rice balls, and suppli with mozzarella. Keep the character of Suppli al Telefono in mind: choose good ingredients, control texture, and serve the dish when its flavor and texture are at their best.
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