Calas

Description[]

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[]

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