Rice Buttermilk Waffles

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 3 eggs, separated
 * 1 teaspoon sugar
 * 2 cups buttermilk
 * 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 2 cups all-purpose flour
 * 1 tablespoon baking powder
 * 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1 cup cooked rice

Directions
Beat egg whites with sugar until stiff but not dry in small mixer bowl; set aside.

Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored in large mixer bowl. Add buttermilk and oil; beat.

Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into egg yolk mixture. Beat only until smooth. Stir in rice; fold in egg whites. Bake in hot waffle iron until steaming stops and waffle is golden brown. Serve with warm maple syrup.