Cheesy Rice Balls (Suppli)

Ingredients

• 1⅞ cupsRound grain rice
• 1¼ cupsTomato purée
• 1 Onion (diced)
• 5 cupsVegetable stock
• 3 Eggs
• 1¾ cupsFresh mozzarella
• ⅓ cupParmesan cheese
• 1⅔ cupsBread crumbs
• 2 tbspButter
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Sea salt, Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Make tomato sauce with onion and purée.

2. 2

   Cook rice gradually, adding stock until al dente.

3. 3

   Season, add butter and parmesan. Spread on baking sheet to cool.

4. 4

   Dice mozzarella and drain.

5. 5

   Form rice around mozzarella pieces into balls.

6. 6

   Dip in beaten eggs, then breadcrumbs.

7. 7

   Rest 60 minutes.

8. 8

   Fry at 350°F until golden.

9. 9

   Serve with basil, parmesan, or tomato sauce.