Clam Fritters I

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 cup all-purpose flour
 * 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1/4 teaspoon Onion powder
 * 2 eggs, separated
 * 1/4 cup milk
 * 2 6-1/2-ounce cans minced clams (drain; reserve liquid)
 * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1/4 cup minced green pepper
 * vegetable oil
 * Devil's Sauce

Directions

 * 1) Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
 * 2) Beat egg yolks, milk, 1/2 cup clam liquid and vegetable oil together until blended. #Add to sifted ingredients; beat until smooth.
 * 3) Stir in rice and green pepper.
 * 4) Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold into batter.
 * 5) Pour oil to depth of about 4 inches into deep saucepan; heat to 350 degrees on a deep-fat thermometer.
 * 6) Spoon batter by heaping tablespoons into hot fat and fry about 5 minutes, allowing about 2-1/2 minutes on each side.
 * 7) Drain on absorbent paper.
 * 8) Serve with Devil's Sauce.