Ricotta Fritters

1. 1

   If using supermarket ricotta, drain in a cheesecloth-lined sieve set over a bowl, covered and chilled, 24 hours.

2. 2

   Form 1 tablespoon ricotta into a ball and flatten into a 2-inch disk.

3. 3

   Transfer to a sheet of wax paper.

4. 4

   Make more disks with remaining ricotta in same manner.

5. 5

   Heat a dry large heavy nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot.

6. 6

   Cook ricotta disks until firm enough to turn and undersides are brown in spots, 2 to 4 minutes, then carefully turn and brown other sides, about 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Transfer fritters to a platter, then drizzle with oil and season with pepper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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