RICE BALLS STUFFED WITH MOZZARELLA AND BEEF (SUPPLì AL TELEFONO)
Supplì al telefono are rice balls stuffed with ground meat and mozzarella, then breaded and fried. They are a classic Roman snack. Serve them as an appetizer, and pair them with an aperitif like Prosecco or Campari.
Provided by Alex Witchel
Categories dinner, appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 12 to 14 rice balls (about 4 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and add onion. Sauté until soft and golden, about 10 minutes. Add beef and sauté until browned. Add tomatoes and season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add 2 cups vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add rice and simmer, stirring constantly, until mixture is very thick and rice has no crunch but is still firm, about 15 minutes. If pan becomes dry during cooking, add more broth as needed. Remove from heat and stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano. Spread in a flat container or pan and allow to cool. Rice may be covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Once rice has cooled, roughly divide it into 12 to 14 mounds. Line up the flour, eggs and bread crumbs in three shallow bowls. Scoop about two-thirds of a mound of rice and hold it in your hand. Press a cube of mozzarella into middle, top with remaining third of mound, and shape rice around it to form a ball, making sure mozzarella is securely closed in center. Roll rice ball in flour, then eggs, then bread crumbs; set aside.
- Fill a large skillet with about 1 inch of oil. Place over medium heat and allow to become very hot but not smoking. Add all the rice balls and allow to sit until golden brown underneath, 1 to 2 minutes, then turn to brown other sides. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
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Md Ridoy
[email protected]I love rice balls! This recipe is a great way to make them at home.
Simbarashe Tom
[email protected]These rice balls were so easy to make! I'll definitely be making them again.
MD. Marij
[email protected]I'm not a fan of mozzarella cheese, so I used a different type of cheese in the filling. It turned out great!
Samuel
[email protected]I made these rice balls in my air fryer and they turned out perfect! They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Aazee Azhar
[email protected]I didn't have any mozzarella cheese, so I used cheddar cheese instead. It was still delicious.
Anna Seekings
[email protected]I'm allergic to beef, so I substituted ground turkey in the filling. It turned out great!
Shafique ch
[email protected]These rice balls were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Nthatisi Motseki
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my rice balls didn't turn out as crispy as I hoped. I think I'll try frying them next time.
Enell ROBINSON
[email protected]I made these rice balls for my kids and they loved them! They said they were the best rice balls they've ever had.
Mama Adjei
[email protected]These rice balls were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so delicious! I especially liked the crispy outer layer.
Jovan Sure
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of rice balls, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! These were the best rice balls I've ever had. The filling was delicious and the rice was cooked perfectly.
Nabeel Masih
[email protected]I made these rice balls for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I think the secret is in the filling. The combination of mozzarella and beef is perfect.
Isamial khan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the rice balls turned out great! They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The filling was cheesy and gooey. I served them with marinara sauce and they were a hit with my family.
Menji Kambaja
[email protected]These rice balls were amazing! The mozzarella and beef filling was so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.