Ricotta Fritters

Serves: 2

Aurelia Collier

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

53

Sweetness

51

Sourness

47

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 large

Egg Yolk

3 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Black Pepper

2 cups

Vegetable Oil

Directions:

1

Stir together ricotta, parmesan, salami, yolks, salt, pepper, and 3 tablespoons bread crumbs until combined

2

Put remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs in a shallow bowl

3

Line a large baking sheet with wax paper

4

Scoop a 1 1/2-tablespoon mound of ricotta mixture into bread crumbs, turning to coat completely, then pat into a 1/2-inch-thick oval with your hands and transfer to baking sheet

5

Make more ricotta fritters in same manner, arranging in 1 layer

6

Heat 1/2 inch oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until thermometer registers 350°F

7

Fry half of fritters, gently turning over once with 2 spoons, until golden, 2 to 4 minutes

8

Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain

9

Return oil to 350°F, then fry remaining fritters in same manner

10

Serve warm or at room temperature

11

Stir together ricotta, parmesan, salami, yolks, salt, pepper, and 3 tablespoons bread crumbs until combined

12

Put remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs in a shallow bowl

13

Line a large baking sheet with wax paper

14

Scoop a 1 1/2-tablespoon mound of ricotta mixture into bread crumbs, turning to coat completely, then pat into a 1/2-inch-thick oval with your hands and transfer to baking sheet

15

Make more ricotta fritters in same manner, arranging in 1 layer

16

Heat 1/2 inch oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until thermometer registers 350°F

17

Fry half of fritters, gently turning over once with 2 spoons, until golden, 2 to 4 minutes

18

Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain

19

Return oil to 350°F, then fry remaining fritters in same manner

20

Serve warm or at room temperature