Supplì
Rome, Italy
Fried rice croquette with a molten mozzarella centre, usually bound with tomato ragù.
Why locals eat it
A Roman street snack traditionally eaten standing up outside pizzerias while waiting for a pizza.
Local tip
Break it in half and look for the cheese "telephone wire" — that is how locals judge one.
Typically made with
rice, tomato, mozzarella, breadcrumbs. Recipes vary — always check with the vendor if you have allergies.