Almond Fricatellae

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 ounces blanched ground almonds
• 3/8 cup milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons rose water
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup bulgar wheat, ground fine in a coffee grinder
• 5 egg whites
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Recipe

• 1 mix ground almonds with rosewater and 1/4 cup milk. set aside.
• 2 poach chicken breasts in lightly salted water about 10 minutes. cut chicken breasts into large chunks and run them through a blender or food processor, using 1-2 egg whites and remaining milk if necessary to make them sufficiently liquid to blend.
• 3 combine chicken, remaining egg whites, almond mixture, and remaining ingredients. form into patties.
• 4 pour oil 1/2" deep in a skillet or frying pan. heat to 375°f carefully slide patties into hot oil with a pancake turner. fry 1-2 minute on each side until brown. they are good served with salt sprinkled over them.