Supplì

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil - For frying
• Salt - To taste
• Breadcrumbs - 1 cup
• Eggs - 2
• Mozzarella cheese - 1/2 cup, diced
• Tomato sauce - 1/2 cup
• Water - 2 cups
• Arborio rice - 1 cup

Instructions

1. Cook the rice in boiling water until it is al dente.
2. Drain the rice and mix it with the tomato sauce. Let it cool.
3. Take a spoonful of the rice mixture and flatten it in your hand.
4. Place a piece of mozzarella in the center and shape the rice around it to form a ball.
5. Beat the eggs in a bowl. Dip each rice ball in the egg, then roll it in the breadcrumbs.
6. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375°F (190°C).
7. Fry the supplì in batches until they are golden brown, about 4 minutes.
8. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.