1/2 c Rice
1 1/8 ts Active dry yeast
3 Eggs — beaten
1/2 c Sugar
3 tb Flour
1/2 ts Ground nutmeg
Oil
Powdered sugar
* Yeast should be active dry yeast, not the instant type. This takes
an overnight period of time for rising so plan accordingly. This is a
very different type of “sweet”. 1. Pour rice into 3 cups of
RAPIDLY boiling water. Cook until tender. Do not cover. Drain, then
chill and mash. 2. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water. Add to
rice; mix well and then let rise overnight.(outside of refrigerate)
Keep covered with a dish towel or loose fitting cover. 3. Add eggs,
sugar and flour to the rice mixture; beat thoroughly. Let rise for 15
minutes; stir in nutmeg. 4. Drop by large spoonfuls into deep, HOT
oil. Fry until golden brown, drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with
powdered sugar. After you make this the first time by the directions
given, you can then experiment with your own choice of spices. I have
used a bit of lemon extract, also cinnamon, cardamon, orange extract
and grated orange zest. Best to use only 1 or 2 additions so th
Yields
10 servings