Traditional Italian Rice Fritters/Doughnuts for St. Joseph's Day (Frittelle di Riso di San Giuseppe)
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Traditional Italian Rice Fritters/Doughnuts for St. Joseph's Day (Frittelle di Riso di San Giuseppe)
Description
The recipe for Traditional Italian Rice Fritters begins by soaking currants in rum to infuse flavor. Arborio rice is gently cooked in milk with sugar, lemon, and orange rinds until soft and the liquid is absorbed, then chilled. The cooked rice mixture is combined with egg yolks, soaked currants, and flour, then gently folded with stiff egg whites to introduce lightness. Spoonfuls of this batter are fried in light olive oil until golden brown and drained on paper towels. After cooling slightly, the fritters are coated in sugar to add sweetness and a slight crunch. The fritters offer a pleasing contrast of creamy rice interior and crisp exterior, making them a special seasonal dessert. They are best enjoyed fresh but can be prepared in advance and fried when needed.
Ingredients
- ½ cup arborio rice
- 17 oz milk
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 lemon rind grated
- 1 orange grated, rind
- ¼ cup currants
- 2 Tbsp rum
- 2 egg yolk
- 2 egg white
- ½ cup flour (substitute a gluten free grain if desired)
- olive oil organic, as needed for frying, light
- ½ cup sugar (as needed- for coating doughnuts)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, place the currants and rum together and let soak for a few hours or overnight.
- Place the milk, sugar, lemon and orange rinds in a small saucepan over medium heat, then stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the rice, stir and bring to a boil; lower the heat so it simmers gently, uncovered, for about 30 minutes or until rice is cooked and milk is absorbed. Cool, then place in fridge for a few hours or overnight.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff; set aside.
- Remove the rice from the fridge and add the egg yolks, currants and rum, and mix well.
- Add the flour, and once combined, gently fold in the beaten egg whites. Once evenly mixed, heat the oil until hot and drop teaspoonfuls of dough into the oil.
- Fry until golden brown, then drain on a paper towel lined plate. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes, then lightly coat in sugar.
- Serving frittelle immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- Currants can be omitted if you prefer a simpler flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 36mini doughnuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 54 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3 mini doughnuts | |
| Calories | 54kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 36mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 36IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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