Calas

Description

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Calas

Fried rice balls. In days gone bye, horse-drawn carts in the streets of New Orleans sold these wonderful, aromatic rice cakes. They have never been widely available in restaurants. They make a great breakfast or snack. These sweets were very popular.

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 eggs
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• cooking oil
• powdered sugar

Directions

1. Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and vanilla.
2. Thoroughly mix the rice and eggs together in a separate bowl.
3. Add the dry ingredients to the rice and egg mixture.
4. When thoroughly mixed, drop by spoonfuls into the hot deep fat (about 360°F) and fry until brown.
5. Drain on paper towel.
6. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve while hot.
7. Other variations are to serve with honey.