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When the mozzarella cheese is added as in this recipe, they are called "suppli al telefono" (telephone rice balls), because when you bite them the melted cheese flows out in a long stripe, like the wire that dangle out of the receiver when the telephone is picked up.

Prepare risotto with sugo di carne as indicated in the recipe. Let the risotto cool to room temperature. Is better to prepare the risotto one day in advance.

for the suppli'
2 eggs
2 oz (60 gr) flour
5 oz (150 gr) bread crumbs
2 oz(60 gr) fresh mozzarella cheese, cut in 1/2” (1 cm) dice
frying oil

Fry the suppli' for about 2 minutes, until they are golden brown. Serve hot.

Beat one of the eggs. Incorporate the beaten egg to the rice. In a small bowl beat the other egg and a pinch of salt. In other two plates, put in one the flour, and the bread crumbs in the other.

Remove one generous tablespoon of rice and form an elongated oval ball, placing in the center one dice of cheese.

Wrap the rice around the cheese and press firmly. Continue forming the suppli' until all the rice is used.

Dip the suppli' in the flour first ...

... then in the egg ...

... and finally in the bread crumbs one at the time. Press firmly for the breadcrumbs to stick to the suppli’. It is important to follow the sequence.

Suppli

Fried Rice Balls

This dish is very popular in Rome and is not unusual, when making a risotto, to make on purpose more than necessary, in order to do the suppli' using the leftovers.