Rice Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice
• 1 pint Whole milk
• 3 Eggs
• 1 tablespoonful Sugar
• 2 tablespoonfuls Butter
• as needed Lard (or vegetable oil) (Originally lard. Substituted with vegetable oil for modern preference.)
• as needed Cream, Wine, or Lemon Sauce (optional)

Instructions

1. 1In a saucepan, combine the rice and milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the rice is soft and all the milk is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
2. 2Remove the cooked rice from the heat. Add the egg yolks, sugar, and butter. Stir until well combined.
3. 3In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
4. 4Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the rice mixture. Heat a generous amount of lard (or vegetable oil) in a deep skillet or pot until hot. Drop spoonfuls of the rice mixture into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
5. 5Remove the fritters from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with cream, wine, or lemon sauce, if desired.