Crispy Mozzarella Rice Balls — Supplì
Golden, shattering-crisp fried rice balls stuffed with melted mozzarella and wrapped around tender pasta. The ultimate Italian snack that tastes like restaurant, done in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 2 cups arborio rice, cooked and cooled
- 2 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella di bufala, cut into 4 small cubes
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cups neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and cut into 1-inch pieces.
- 2
Mix cooled rice, cooked spaghetti, parmesan, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
- 3
Wet your hands, grab a handful of rice (about 3 tbsp), press a mozzarella cube into the center, then form into an egg shape. Repeat to make 4 balls.
- 4
Beat the egg in one bowl. Pour panko into another. Roll each ball in egg, then panko, coating evenly.
- 5
Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (a breadcrumb sizzles immediately). Fry balls 3–4 minutes, turning once, until golden on all sides.
- 6
Transfer to a paper towel. Cool for 1 minute before eating—the filling is molten.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (for pasta)
- mixing bowl
- 10-inch skillet or deep pan
- instant-read thermometer
- paper towels
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