Sweet Calas

Sweet Calas are southern rice fritters that used to be popular street food in New Orleans. They're fried until golden and sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Prep Time12

Cook Time3

Total Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Southern

Servings:

Equipment

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cooked and chilled long grain rice
peanut oil or vegetable oil
powdered sugar

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and flour.
In a large bowl, stir together eggs, vanilla, and rice. Add sugar mixture and stir to combine.
Pour 2 inches of oil into a Dutch oven. Heat to 360 degrees.
Use a spoon or a small spring loaded ice cream scoop to drop rice mixture into hot oil. Only cook about 6 at a time so as to not crowd the pan. Cook for about 3 minutes, flipping over halfway through.
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.

Notes

Makes about 18-20.

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