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These cakes were an early version of road food. Workers in the field or travelers would tuck several into their pockets for a simple meal. Ingredients:
2 cups cold, cooked aromatic rice |
2 large eggs, lightly beaten |
2 cups milk |
2 cups cups all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted |
2 teaspoons salt |
peanut oil |
Directions:
1. Stir together rice and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl. 2. Pour oil to a depth of 1/4 inch into a large, heavy skillet; heat to 350°. 3. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into hot oil; fry in batches 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on wire racks over paper towels. Serve immediately. 4. Rosemary-Garlic Journey Cakes: Add 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh or dried rosemary and 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic to batter. Proceed as directed. Makes 20 cakes. Prep: 5 min., Fry: 4 min per batch. 5. Tomato, Parmesan, and Kalamata Olive Journey Cakes: Add 1 tomato, seeded and finely chopped; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; and 1/4 cup minced kalamata olives to rice mixture. Proceed as directed. Makes 20 cakes. Prep: 10 min., Fry: 4 min. per batch. |
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