Clam Fritters I

Description
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 Sauce*

Directions
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Beat egg yolks, milk, 1/2 cup clam liquid and vegetable oil together until blended. Add to sifted ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in rice and green pepper. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold into batter.

Pour oil to depth of about 4 inches into deep saucepan; heat to 350 degrees on a deep-fat thermometer. Spoon by heaping tablespoons into hot fat and fry about 5 minutes, allowing about 2-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve with Devil Sauce.