Frittelle Di Riso

Ingredients

• Powdered sugar (for dusting)
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• Baking powder (1 teaspoon)
• All (purpose flour - 1/2 cup)
• Eggs (2)
• Lemon zest (1 teaspoon)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Sugar (1/2 cup)
• Milk (1 cup)
• Water (2 cups)
• Arborio rice (1 cup)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, water, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Let cool.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add the cooled rice mixture, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well combined.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large, deep saucepan to 375°F.
4. Drop spoonfuls of the rice mixture into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fritters from the oil and drain on paper towels.
5. Dust the fritters with powdered sugar before serving.