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.
Category:Cajun Desserts
Category:Cajun Snacks
Category:Egg Recipes
Category:Wheat flour Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes