Suppli Al Telefono, Provolone, Basilic Recipe
Indulge in our suppli al telefono, a delightful Roman specialty featuring crispy rice balls infused with creamy provolone cheese and fresh basil. Each bite offers a perfect blend of rich flavors and a gooey, melty center that stretches like a phone line, delivering comfort and satisfaction in every mouthful.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Risotto
In a saucepan, heat the vegetable broth and keep it warm. In another pot, add a drizzle of olive oil and toast the Arborio rice for a couple of minutes. Gradually add the warm broth, stirring constantly until the rice is creamy and al dente. This should take about 20 minutes.
- 2
Add Cheese and Basil
Once the rice is cooked, remove it from heat and stir in the diced provolone cheese and chopped basil leaves. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let it cool completely.
- 3
Form the Suppli
Once the risotto mixture has cooled, take a small amount and form it into a ball, placing a cube of provolone in the center. Make sure to enclose the cheese well.
- 4
Breading the Suppli
Dip each ball in flour, then in the beaten egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Ensure each piece is well covered.
- 5
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Serve
Serve the suppli al telefono hot, garnished with extra basil if desired.