Taste of Home
Frittelle di Riso
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. + chilling Cook: 5 min./batch
YIELD: 4 dozen.
For this traditional Italian dinner, we created these rice fritters that serve as a sweet and satisfying dessert.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Ingredients
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7-1/2 cups water
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2-1/2 cups uncooked arborio rice
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup milk
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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Oil for deep-fat frying
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Confectioners' sugar and honey, optional
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in sugar and milk. Refrigerate until chilled. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, baking powder, salt and vanilla; add to rice mixture. Stir in flour.
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2.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Shape tablespoonfuls of rice mixture into 2-in. oval shapes. Fry ovals, a few at a time, for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and drizzle with honey if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 88 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 37mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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