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Supplì

Supplì are Roman fried rice balls, typically risotto with tomato sauce and a mozzarella center.

Supplì are Italian snacks consisting of a ball of rice—generally risotto—with tomato sauce, typical of Roman cuisine.

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    What the dish is and where it came from

    Supplì are Italian snacks consisting of a ball of rice—generally risotto—with tomato sauce, typical of Roman cuisine.

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    How it works, in terms someone would actually use

    A rice ball is filled, soaked in egg, coated with breadcrumbs, and fried—usually deep fried.

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    What it gets right

    The stretchy mozzarella string when broken gives a playful, memorable eating experience.

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    What it does not

    It is not vegetarian if made with chicken giblets, mincemeat, or provatura.

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    What it changed

    The filling evolved from chicken giblets, mincemeat, or provatura to now commonly include mozzarella.

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    Who it is for, and who it is not

    It is for people who enjoy handheld, fried rice snacks with cheese.

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    Is it worth your time

    It is worth your time if you seek a classic Roman street snack with a simple, satisfying structure.

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What works
  • The stretchy mozzarella string when broken gives a playful, memorable eating experience.
What does not
  • It is not vegetarian if made with chicken giblets, mincemeat, or provatura.
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      What the dish is and where it came from

      Supplì are Italian snacks consisting of a ball of rice—generally risotto—with tomato sauce, typical of Roman cuisine.

      How it works, in terms someone would actually use

      A rice ball is filled, soaked in egg, coated with breadcrumbs, and fried—usually deep fried.

      What it gets right

      The stretchy mozzarella string when broken gives a playful, memorable eating experience.

      What it does not

      It is not vegetarian if made with chicken giblets, mincemeat, or provatura.

      What it changed

      The filling evolved from chicken giblets, mincemeat, or provatura to now commonly include mozzarella.

      Who it is for, and who it is not

      It is for people who enjoy handheld, fried rice snacks with cheese. It is not for those avoiding fried food, dairy, or meat-based fillings.

      Is it worth your time

      It is worth your time if you seek a classic Roman street snack with a simple, satisfying structure.

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