Creole Red Beans and Rice Fritters

Directions

Ingredients :

1 cup cooked red beans

1 cup cooked rice

¼ cup finely chopped ham

2 green onions

chopped

4 tablespoons panko bread crumbs

3 large eggs

divided

½ teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning

divided

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ cup milk

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup panko bread crumbs

vegetable oil for deep frying

⅛ teaspoon salt

Methods :

Mix red beans, rice, ham, green onions, 4 tablespoons panko bread crumbs, 2 eggs, 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, and black pepper together in a bowl to form a tight mixture.

Form mixture into small, hush puppy-sized balls, pressing firmly together to hold their shape. Chill for 1 hour to overnight.

Whisk milk and remaining egg together in a small bowl to make an egg wash. Mix remaining bread crumbs and remaining Cajun seasoning together in a shallow dish. Roll chilled balls first in flour, coat with egg wash, and roll in bread crumb mixture.

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 360 to 375 degrees F (182 to 190 degrees C).

Fry fritters in the hot oil until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.