Klatkage -- Finnish Rice Fritters

This recipe was in the 1973 cookbook, Scandinavian Cooking. Preparation time does not include the time needed to cook & chill the rice.

• Ready In: 13 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup rice, cooked, cold
• 2  eggs
• 2  tablespoons raisins
• 1⁄4 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
• 2  tablespoons  almonds, chopped
• 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1  tablespoon powdered sugar

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine rice, eggs, raisins, zest, almonds & flour, then form mixture into 8 small cakes.
2. In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter & fry cakes on both sides, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
3. Remove to a serving plate & sprinkle with powdered sugar before eating, perhaps with a dab of jam or jelly!