I love Piedmontese Carnival Friciò, like all traditional recipes, those from our grandparents or that have been handed down in families for many years. These fritters, called Friciò, were always made by my Grandma Teresa and are typical of the Carnival period. There are several variations, with the addition of raisins or lemon zest, this is our version. You will be amazed by their softness and especially because they are completely different from those usually cooked during this period and have a secret ingredient. Find out by reading the recipe.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 6People
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Regional Italian
- Region: Piedmont
- Seasonality: All seasons, Carnival
Ingredients
- 2 eggs (medium)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 packet baking soda (10g, more information in the notes)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 quart vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sugar (to coat the Friciò)
Preparation
Separate the egg whites from the yolks, placing them in two separate containers. Beat the yolks with a whisk until slightly foamy, then add the milk. Whisk the ingredients briefly.
Now add the flour and mix with a whisk until you obtain a slightly liquid but not runny mixture. Add a packet of baking soda and mix again.
Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form (I did this with a whisk) and add them to the egg mixture.
Mix, making sure to incorporate everything well. The mixture is ready when you see bubbles forming on the surface.
In a pot or pan, add the oil and heat well. To check if it’s hot enough, drop half a tablespoon of the mixture; if it sinks to the bottom but immediately rises to the surface, it’s the perfect temperature. Continue until the mixture is finished. Turn the Friciò until golden brown, which will take about a minute.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the Friciò from the pot; place them on a plate lined with a napkin to absorb the excess oil. In another plate, put the sugar and pass your fritters through it.
Transfer them to another plate and enjoy them hot.
And bon appétit!
Suggestions/tips
Since there’s no sugar in the batter, you can also enjoy them savory with some cured meat or cheese.
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Used Ingredients: more information
In this recipe, I used the Ristora brand baking soda. For more information and if you want to purchase it, click the following link, which will take you directly to the related Amazon page:
Ristora-Baking Soda-Table Water Preparation
Ristora-Baking Soda-Table Water Preparation
Baking soda is a brand that has been on the market for many years, and its packets are used to make fizzy or sparkling water, which is often preferred over still water since it is more refreshing and pleasant to drink. In this recipe, it is used to make the fritters puff up.
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