Frittelle di Riso (Buñuelos de arroz dulces tradicionales italianos)

Ingredientes

• 150 g rice (~1 cup, Arborio or Carnaroli )
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (+ more for decoration (1/2 cup total))
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 30 g raisins (3 tablespoons)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 30 g unsalted butter (~1/3 stick of )
• 500 ml milk (2 cups)
• 1 lemon (zest)
• 1 liter oil (~4 cups of peanut oil or canola, for deep-frying)

Preparación

1. 1

   combine: In a small saucepan, combine the milk, 2 tablespoons of sugar and butter.

2. 2

   Add the lemon zest to the milk. Stir well and cook over low heat.

3. 3

   add: When the butter and sugar are melted, add the rice.

4. 4

   cover: Cook over medium heat until the rice has completely absorbed the milk. This will take about 15 minutes.

5. 5

   cool: Once cooked, place the rice in a bowl and let it cool.

6. 6

   add: When the rice has cooled, sift the flour and baking powder and add them to the rice. Add the salt.

7. 7

   Add the whole egg and the raisins. Mix everything together, making sure the ingredients are well mixed with the rice.

8. 8

   Heat the oil in a narrow, high-sided frying pan. This will allow the mixture to be well immersed in the oil during frying.

9. 9

   fry: PLEASE NOTE: The oil is ready for frying when the temperature is between 150°C (300°F) and 180°C (350°F). If you don't have a kitchen thermometer, dip a toothpick into the hot oil. When bubbles form around the toothpick, the oil is ready to fry.

10. 10

    scoop: Using a spoon, scoop out the batter and drop it into the hot oil. Cook a maximum of 4 or 5 pancakes at a time.

11. 11

    remove: Fry the sweet rice fritters until golden brown. Be careful not to burn them while frying. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon.

12. 12

    serve: Place them on paper towels to remove any excess oil. Finally, prepare a tray of granulated sugar and roll the hot sweet rice fritters in it. Enjoy them immediately!