Italian Suppli Rice Balls
A classic Italian snack made with risotto, mozzarella, and tomato sauce, coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup Italian rice
- ●8 oz Mozzarella cheese
- ●1 cup Tomato sauce
- ●1 cup Breadcrumbs
- ●1 Egg
- ●1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
Cook the Italian rice according to package instructions.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce.
- 3
Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- 4
Add the egg to the mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- 5
Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and pliable.
- 6
Divide the dough into small portions, about the size of a golf ball.
- 7
Shape each portion into a ball and then flatten it slightly into a disk shape.
- 8
Dip each disk into the breadcrumbs, pressing the crumbs gently onto the surface to help them stick.
- 9
Heat about 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- 10
When the oil is hot, add a few of the breaded rice balls to the pan and fry until they are golden brown and crispy.
- 11
Remove the suppli from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 12
Serve the suppli hot with your favorite dipping sauce.