Ricotta Fritters

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 lb fresh ricotta, drained of any excess liquid
• 1/2 ounce finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 3 ounces genoa salami, finely chopped
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb, plus
• 3 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
• 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 stir together ricotta, parmesan, salami, yolks, salt, pepper and 3 tbsp bread crumbs until combined. put remaining bread crumbs in a shallow bowl.
• 2 line a large baking sheet with wax paper. scoop a 1 1/2 tbsp mound of cheese mixture into bread crumbs, turning to coat, then pat into a ball or oval. transfer to baking sheet. make the rest of the fritters in the same manner.
• 3 heat oil in a 12 inch heavy skillet ( or deep fryer) at 350 degrees. fry the fritters, two or three at a time, until golden, gently turning them to evenly cook. this should take 2-4 minutes. serve warm or at room temperature alone, or with a marinara sauce for dipping.