Delicious Suppli al Telefono

Supplì al Telefono, or little rice croquettes, are simply divine! Both the traditional ones that hail from Rome and the Lazio region, called “supplì al telefono” thanks to the mozzarella string that forms when you pull them apart, resembling a telephone cord, as well as these mozzarella and tomato supplì!

This is an amazingly tasty dish.For heart patients I would recommend using low fat cheese as not to overburden you heart. You can also serve this with a tossed green salad and a glass of red wine.

Ingredients For The Suppli

• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic (whole)
• tomato puree (200 grams)
• 3/4 cup arborio rice (uncooked) (150 grams)
• 3-4 cups vegetable broth* (705-940 grams)
• 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon salt*
• 1-2 dashes black pepper
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 small fresh mozzarella (sliced into thick strips)

For The Coating

• 1 large egg (beaten)
• ½ cup bread crumbs
• vegetable oil for frying

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Instructions:

1. In a medium/large frying pan add the olive oil, garlic and puree, cook for approximately 10 minutes, then remove the garlic, add the rice, stir and cook for 1 minute. Add the hot broth 1-2 ladles at a time, stirring often until the rice is cooked (not mushy) and the mixture is liquid free but creamy, add pepper and taste for salt. Stir in the parmesan cheese. Move to a clean bowl and let cool completely.

2. Into the palm of your hand measure out approximately (best to wear gloves it is a bit messy) 1 1/2 heaping tablespoon of the rice mixture (you can make them smaller if you wish), in the middle place a stick of chopped mozzarella, mold into a oblong shape, making sure that the mozzarella is completely covered (you may need a bit more rice mixture to close it completely). Set aside on a clean plate until all Suppli are formed.

3. In a small bowl beat an egg, and place the bread crumbs in a plate, first roll the suppli in the egg (coating well) and then in the bread crumbs (well coated) set aside until all are rolled.

4. In a medium pot heat 2 inches of vegetable oil until it reaches the temperature of 350° (175 C). Fry turning the supple a few times, until golden brown, make sure to keep the oil as close to 350F as possible or the Suppli will cook too quickly and the mozzarella will not become soft and stringy.

5. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on plate covered with paper towels. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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