Ingredients:

2 C buttermilk pancake mix
1/2 t nutmeg
1/3 C + 1/2 C sugar, divided
1/4 t+ 1 t cinnamon, divided
1 C cooked white rice
1/3 C of water
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 t vanilla extract

How to Cook It:

The oil in a deep fryer is heated to 375 degrees.
In a mixing bowl put the pancake batter.
Stir in the nutmeg, sugar, and cinnamon and blend together well.
Fold in the rice until blended in well.
Add the water, egg and vanilla and mix just until moistened and thick.
Drop the batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil and fry 3 minutes or until golden brown, turning for even browning.
Place the fritters on paper towel to drain before serving.

Sprinkle warm fritters with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar. Cinnamon sugar topping is made with 3 parts sugar and 1 part cinnamon and blended together. These fritters can be frozen and then reheated in the microwave. They will stay fresh for 1 month in the freezer.

Makes 32 fritters

Preparation Time: approximately 5 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 2 minutes per batch
Total Time: approximately 7 minutes