Frittelle

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  • 4 Medium Eggs
  • 6tbsp Sugar

Mix the eggs with the sugar, and beat well until frothy.

  • Citrus zest of 2--3 fruits
  • 1 Shot Rum

Zest the fruits and add them to the mixture. You can also add Rum, or any other flavourings, although this is optional.

  • 3tbsp Cornstarch
  • 7tbsp Flour
  • 16g Baking powder

Mix together the dry ingredients, and then slowly add them to the wet mixture while whisking well.

  • 400g Ricotta
  • Sultanas

Stir the ricotta into the mixture well, and add sultanas, or any other fillings.

  • 1.5l Groundnut Oil

Bring a pan of the oil up to 180°C . When the oil is up to temperature, use a pair of teaspoons to scoop up small spheres of the frittelle mixture, and put them into the oil. They should expand and begin to float at the top of the oil. Fry the frittelle until they are a dark golden brown.

  • Icing Sugar

Dust the finished frittelle with icing sugar.

You can fill the frittelle with anything if you'd like! They are wonderful with almost anything.

This recipe uses ricotta to make really rich and beautiful frittelle! Remember though, that they are only legal to make during carnival!