Ingredients

For the dough

• 1 cup short-grain rice (Arborio or sushi rice)
• 1 cup semolina flour (fine durum wheat)
• ½ cup whole milk, room temperature
• ½ tsp active dry yeast (or ¾ tsp fresh yeast)
• Zest of 1 orange

For frying & finishing

• 1 ¾ cups peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
• ¾ cup honey
• Juice of ½ orange
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup semolina flour, for coating

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the rice

Boil the rice in unsalted water until tender. Drain and let it cool slightly, then transfer to a large bowl.

2. Prepare the dough

Dissolve the yeast in milk and pour over the rice. Add semolina flour and orange zest, then mix until well combined.
Cover and let rise for 3 hours, until slightly puffy.

3. Shape the fritters

Line a board with parchment paper and keep a small bowl of water nearby.
With damp hands, take small pieces of dough (about a walnut size) and roll them into short ropes.
Dust with semolina flour and set aside.

4. Fry

Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry a few fritters at a time until golden and crisp.
Drain on paper towels.

5. Coat with honey

Warm the honey and orange juice in a small pan. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes, then cool slightly.
Pour the warm mixture over the fritters and toss gently.

6. Serve

Sprinkle with cinnamon and orange zest. Serve warm and enjoy!