Journey Cakes

Name: Journey Cakes
Ingredients: 2 cups cold, cooked aromatic rice; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups milk; 2 cups cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 teaspoons salt; Peanut oil

7 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 cups cold, cooked aromatic rice
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups milk
2 cups cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
Peanut oil

Directions

1

Stir together rice and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
2

Pour oil to a depth of 1/4 inch into a large, heavy skillet; heat to 350°.
3

Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into hot oil; fry in batches 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on wire racks over paper towels. Serve immediately.
4

Rosemary-Garlic Journey Cakes: Add 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh or dried rosemary and 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic to batter. Proceed as directed. Makes 20 cakes. Prep: 5 min., Fry: 4 min per batch.
5

Tomato, Parmesan, and Kalamata Olive Journey Cakes: Add 1 tomato, seeded and finely chopped; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; and 1/4 cup minced kalamata olives to rice mixture. Proceed as directed. Makes 20 cakes. Prep: 10 min., Fry: 4 min. per batch.