Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Carnaroli Rice | 300g |
| Raisins | 80g |
| Lemon Zest | 1 |
| Ground Cinnamon | 1 pinch |
| All-Purpose Flour | 60g |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Sugar | 30g |
| Peanut Oil (for frying) | as needed |
| Granulated Sugar (for coating) | as needed |
Instructions
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Begin by cooking 300g of Carnaroli rice. Once cooked, transfer the rice into a large mixing bowl.
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Add two small eggs, 60g of all-purpose flour, the zest of one lemon, a pinch of ground cinnamon, 30g of sugar, and the raisins (previously soaked in warm water). Mix everything together thoroughly until you achieve a soft yet compact dough-like consistency.
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Once well combined, cover the bowl and let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes in a cool place. This resting time allows the flavors to meld together and the dough to firm up slightly.
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In the meantime, heat peanut oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking.
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Once the oil reaches the right temperature, use a spoon to drop small portions of the dough into the hot oil, forming fritters. Fry them gently, turning occasionally, until they are golden and crispy on both sides.
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When the fritters are perfectly golden, remove them from the pan with a slotted spoon and immediately roll them in granulated sugar to coat them evenly.
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Serve the rice fritters warm, ideally when they are still slightly warm. These fritters are deliciously fragrant with lemon and cinnamon, making them a perfect treat for any sweet craving.
Enjoy your delightful, lemon-scented rice fritters!
