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.