Italian Rice Fritters

== Description ==
* Makes 36 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup uncooked rice
* 3 cups milk
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* grated zest of two lemons
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* 3 eggs, separated
* vegetable oil
== Directions ==
# Combine rice, milk and Sugar in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan. 
# Heat to boiling; stir once or twice. 
# Reduce heat; cover and simmer until milk is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
# Spread rice on baking sheet and refrigerate 15 minutes. 
# 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.
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