Rice Fritters

• 50 g (2 oz) plain flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl, then whisk in the eggs and vanilla essence. Stir in the sugar, coconut and cooked rice to make a thick batter.

Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer to 180°C/350°F – test by popping in a cube of bread to see if it sizzles. Deep-fry tablespoonfuls of the mixture in the