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

 * 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.