Rice Fritters (Frittelle di Riso) by @federicofusca

1h
Medium

1 serving

🥛

1 L

Milk

🍚

500 g

Rice

🍬

150 g

Sugar

🍊

12 g

Orange Zest

🍚

450 g

Cooked Rice

🥚

3 large eggs

Eggs

🍞

6 g

Yeast

🌾

42 g

Flour

🫗

1 L

Frying Oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Finely zest an orange to obtain about 2 tablespoons of orange zest.

    orange zest
    🔪zester
    🥄tablespoon

  2. Step 2/11

    Combine 1 L milk, 500 g rice, 150 g granulated sugar, and the orange zest in the saucepan.

    milk
    rice
    granulated sugar
    orange zest
    🍲saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  3. Step 3/11

    Cook the rice mixture over low heat for 40 minutes, stirring frequently.

    milk
    rice
    granulated sugar
    orange zest
    🍲saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/11

    Remove the saucepan from the heat when the milk has been absorbed and the rice is tender.

    cooked rice mixture
    🍲saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/11

    Transfer 450 g cooked rice mixture to the mixing bowl and let it cool until warm.

    cooked rice mixture
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/11

    Add 3 eggs and 42 g wheat flour to the cooked rice mixture.

    cooked rice mixture
    eggs
    wheat flour
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/11

    Add 6 g baking powder and stir until a thick, uniform batter forms.

    cooked rice mixture
    baking powder
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/11

    Heat 1 L frying oil in the frying pan over medium-high heat until hot for frying, about 175°C / 350°F.

    frying oil
    🍳frying pan

  9. Step 9/11

    Spoon portions of rice batter into the hot oil, leaving space between each fritter.

    cooked rice mixture
    frying oil
    🍳frying pan
    🥄tablespoon

  10. Step 10/11

    Fry the fritters for about 3 to 4 minutes, turning once until golden brown on both sides.

    frying oil
    cooked rice mixture
    🍳frying pan
    🥄slotted spoon

  11. Step 11/11

    Lift the fritters out with the slotted spoon and drain them on paper towel before serving warm.

    🥄slotted spoon
    🧻paper towel

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Dairy, Grains, Fruit, Eggs, Fats and Oils

Ingredients

Milk, Rice, Sugar, Orange zest, Cooked rice, Eggs, Yeast, Flour, Frying oil

Allergens

Milk, Egg

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian

Calories

365 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 8g, Carbohydrates: 59g, Sugars: 22g, Fat: 13g, Saturated fat: 3.5g, Fiber: 1.2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 145mg, Iron: 1.4mg, Potassium: 190mg, Sodium: 125mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 105µg, Vitamin C: 2mg, Vitamin D: 1.2µg, Vitamin B12: 0.7µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

50 minutes

Overall

1 hour 0 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

saucepan, frying pan, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, zester, tablespoon, slotted spoon, paper towel

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Snack

Occasions

Carnival, Breakfast, Afternoon tea, Holiday

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@federicofusca

Origin

Cuisine

Italian

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Soft, Tender, Creamy

Flavors

Sweet, Citrusy, Milky, Fried

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 1 day (Keep in an airtight container,Store in a cool, dry place), fridge : 3 days (Cool completely before storing,Keep in an airtight container,Reheat in an oven or air fryer to restore crispness), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in a single layer before transferring to a freezer-safe container,Reheat from frozen in an oven or air fryer)