Crispy Supplì al Telefono
Creamy risotto-rice balls stuffed with melty mozzarella, crispy-fried until golden. The stretchy cheese pulls like a phone cord — hence the name. Ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring broth to a simmer in a saucepan. In a skillet, toast rice over medium heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Step 2
Add broth 1 cup at a time, stirring often, waiting for each addition to absorb before adding more, ~18 minutes total.
Step 3
Stir in parmesan and 1 tablespoon salt. Spread rice on a plate and chill 5 minutes until cool enough to handle.
Step 4
Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of rice, press a mozzarella cube into the center, and roll into a smooth ball between your palms.
Step 5
Beat egg in a bowl. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with egg, one with panko. Coat each ball in flour, then egg, then panko, pressing gently.
Step 6
Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry balls 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden. Transfer to paper towels.
Step 7
Serve hot. Cheese will stretch when you pull the ball apart.
Tools you’ll need
- saucepan
- large skillet or wide sauté pan
- plate
- three shallow bowls
- deep skillet or frying pot
- instant-read thermometer or deep-fry thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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