Fried Calas Rice Fritters

Rice fritters are an Italian traditional food.
They are also a mainstay in New Orleans.
Some are sweet and some are savory.
This recipe creats a clean tasting fritter.

Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked Basmati rice
3 cups whole milk
1 cup granulated sugar
Grated zest of two lemons
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, separated
Olive oil for frying

Directions:
Combine rice, milk and sugar in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan.
Heat to boiling, stir and reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer until milk is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove rice and refrigerate 1 hour.
In large bowl, combine chilled rice,
grated lemon zest, salt and 3 egg yolks.
In separate bowl, lightly whip egg whites until
soft peaks form and fold into rice mixture.
Heat oil in skillet until hot.
Drop batter by tablespoons into oil
and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes.
Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.