Rice Fritters

Name: Rice Fritters
Ingredients: 1/2 package dry yeast; 1/2 cup very warm water (about 110F); 1 1/2 to 2 cups leftover lukewarm rice; 3 eggs, beaten; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; Oil for deep-frying; Confectioners sugar (optional); Whipped cream (optional)

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 package dry yeast
1/2 cup very warm water (about 110F)
1 1/2 to 2 cups leftover lukewarm rice
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Oil for deep-frying
Confectioners sugar (optional)
Whipped cream (optional)

Directions

1

Dissolve the yeast in the water in a large bowl.
2

Stir in the rice.
3

Cover and let sit overnight in the refrigerator.
4

The next day, add the eggs, flour, granulated sugar, salt, and cinnamon; stir well and let it sit for another hour or so, this time at room temperature.
5

Drop this mixture, one teaspoonful at a time, into oil heated to 360F and fry until golden brown.
6

Serve as an accompaniment to ham or chicken, or sprinkle with confectioners sugar and serve with whipped cream for a dessert.