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Ricotta Fritters with Citrus Sauce

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Modern Australian

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g fresh ricotta
  • 2 eggs separated
  • 65 g plain flour
  • pinch of sea salt
  • zest of one lemon
  • 40 g sultanas
  • light flavoured oil such as canola for frying
  • 225 g caster sugar
  • 125 ml lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lemon zest

Method
 

  1. Stir together the ricotta, egg yolks, flour, lemon zest, salt and sultanas. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold through the ricotta mixture.
  2. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Drop tablespoons of the mixture into the oil and cook, a few at a time for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels while you cook the rest. Serve immediately, drizzled with citrus sauce.
  3. Put the sugar and 125ml of water in a small deep saucepan over high heat and boil without stirring. Brush the side of the pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent the sugar crystalizing. Once the caramel turns a rich golden colour, remove from the heat and add the lemon juice and zest. The caramel with splatter, so stand back. Stir gently until the sauce is smooth.

Notes

Source: Simply Bill by Bill Granger