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Supplì (Roman Rice Balls)

Italian · Western Europe STOVETOP
7/10

Roman fried rice balls with mozzarella center — the 'telephone' snack.

Vegetarian Street Food Home Cook Friendly V Vegetarian N Nut-Free

Why It Works

Named 'supplì al telefono' because the melted mozzarella stretches like a phone cord when you bite.

Key Ingredients

leftover risotto mozzarella breadcrumbs eggs flour

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