Gumbo Rice Fritters Recipe | MyRecipes

Bring broth to a simmer in a saucepan. Sauté leek and onion in 2 Tbsp. melted butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat 10 minutes. Add garlic and rice; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in wine; cook 3 minutes. Add 1 cup hot broth; cook, stirring constantly, until liquid is absorbed. Repeat, adding all of broth, 1 cup at a time. Stir in 2 Tbsp. butter, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Spread on a baking sheet; cool 10 minutes. Sauté bell peppers in 2 Tbsp. melted butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 6 minutes. Stir in shrimp and next 4 ingredients. Remove from heat; stir in rice mixture. Shape mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls. Cover and chill 30 minutes to 24 hours. Stir together flour, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Place eggs in a second bowl; place breadcrumbs in a third bowl. Dredge rice balls in flour mixture; dip in eggs. Roll in crumbs. Chill 10 minutes. Pour oil to a depth of 5 inches into a large Dutch oven; heat over medium-high heat to 350 °. Fry fritters, in batches, 3 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels. Keep warm in a 250 ° oven. Serve with Spicy Mayo.