Suppli' Al Telefono (Stuffed Rice Balls)
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup dried porcini mushrooms
- 1 cup hot water
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 Spanish onion, chopped in 1/4 inch dice
- 2 ounces prosciutto, finely chopped
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1⁄4 cup chopped Italian parsley
- 2⁄3 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
- 5 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 3⁄4 cups unseasoned breadcrumbs
- salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- olive oil (for frying)
directions
- Soak the mushrooms in hot water for 30 minutes. Drain the mushrooms, reserving the mushroom water, and chop finely. Strain soaking liquid thrugh a fine sieve into a small bowl and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the onion and prosciutto and cook until onion is softened, about 7 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring until the rice is opaque, about 3 minutes. Add 2 cups hot water and mushroom water, bring to a boil, and cook uncovered, until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Turn the rice mixture out into a serving bowl and allow to cool 10 minutes. Stir in the eggs, parsley, and Parmigiano.
- For filling, mix the chopped porcini and mozzarella cubes together in a bowl.
- Using a tablespoon, make egg-shaped balls of the rice mixture, about 12-14. Use thumb to make an insentation in the center of each, insert 1 teaspoon filling, use palms to round rice around filling so it is completely enclosed.
- In a large, heavy bottomed pot, heat the 4 cups olive oil over high heat until it is almost smoking. Roll each ball in bread crumbs and set aside on a plate. Working in batches, fry the balls in the hot oil until they are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and allow to drain on paper towels while seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve with tomato sauce, if desired.
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