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Supplì is a traditional Roman street food consisting of deep-fried rice croquettes closely related to Sicilian arancini. They are made by shaping leftover risotto rice, typically cooked with a tomato and meat ragù, into ovals and stuffing them with mozzarella. Once breaded, they are deep-fried until golden, resulting in a crisp exterior and a soft, savory interior. They are colloquially known as 'supplì al telefono' because the melted mozzarella forms long strings reminiscent of telephone wires when pulled apart.

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What is supplì?

Supplì is a Roman fried rice croquette, usually made from risotto rice mixed with tomato and meat ragù. A piece of mozzarella is placed inside before the croquette is breaded and deep-fried.

Why is supplì called supplì al telefono?

When a hot supplì is broken open, melted mozzarella can stretch between the two halves like a telephone wire. This is why the classic Roman version is often called supplì al telefono.

Is supplì the same as Sicilian arancini?

They are related but not identical. Supplì is associated with Rome and commonly uses tomato-based ragù with mozzarella, while Sicilian arancini come in several regional shapes and fillings.

What shape does a traditional supplì have?

Roman supplì are commonly shaped as small ovals or cylinders. The rice is compacted around the filling, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried until the outside is crisp.

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