I love Piedmontese Friciò for Carnival, just like all traditional recipes, those of our grandparents or those that have been passed down through families for many years. These fritters, called Friciò, were always made by my Grandma Teresa and are typical of the Carnival period. There are different versions, 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. Discover it by reading the recipe.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 5/6 people
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Regional Italian
Ingredients
- 2 eggs (medium)
- 0.7 oz water
- 1 cup cup milk
- 1 packet Idrolitina (10 g, more information in the notes)
- 2 cups cups all-purpose flour
- 1 quart quart vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup 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 gently.
Now add the flour, mix with a whisk, you should get a slightly liquid but not runny mixture. Now pour in half a packet of Idrolitina and mix.
Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form (I did this with a whisk) and add them to the egg mixture.
Mix, trying to blend everything well; the mixture will be ready when you see bubbles forming on the surface.
In a pot, heat the oil well. To check if it’s the right temperature, put half a tablespoon of the mixture; when it sinks to the bottom but immediately resurfaces, the temperature is perfect. Fry the Friciò until golden, it will take about a minute.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the Friciò from the pot, and place them on a plate covered with a napkin to absorb excess oil. Put sugar in another plate and roll your fritters in it.
Transfer them to another plate and enjoy them hot.
And enjoy your meal!
Suggestions/Tips
Since there is no sugar in the batter, you can also enjoy them savory with cold cuts or cheese.
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Used Ingredients: More Information
In this recipe, I used Ristora Idrolitina, for more information and if you want to proceed with the purchase, click the following link, it will take you directly to the related Amazon page:
Ristora-Idrolitina-Preparato-Acqua-Tavola
Ristora-Idrolitina-Preparato-Acqua-Tavola
Idrolitina is a brand that has been on the market for many years and its packets are used to prepare sparkling or fizzy water, which is often preferred over still water as it is more refreshing and pleasant to drink. In this recipe, it is used to make the fritters rise.
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