CALAS
The cala (pronounced cah-LAH) has roots in Ghana. In 18th century New Orleans, Creole women of color who had the day off from their domestic jobs sold them out of baskets, shouting, "Calas, belles, calas tout chauds!" (Beautiful calas, very hot!) Save for a few Creole grandmothers, who made them for special events like First Communion and Mardi Gras, calas had almost faded away. Since Hurricane Katrina, they have reappeared in some New Orleans restaurants, as a dessert or in the form of savory fritters made with wild rice and smoked catfish or with duck confit.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield About 12 calas (4 to 6 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a fryer or a deep pot, add oil to a depth of at least three inches, and bring to 360 degrees. In a large bowl, combine rice, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
- In a small bowl, mix together eggs and vanilla. Add to rice mixture and stir with a fork until well blended. Keep mixture cool (below 70 degrees) so that it will not separate when dropped into hot oil.
- When oil is correct temperature, drop in heaping tablespoons of batter. Calas will brown on one side and turn themselves over. When browned on both sides, after about 5 minutes, remove them with a wire skimmer and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 337, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 237 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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ICEMAN ALASKA
[email protected]These calas were amazing! I've never had anything like them before. I will definitely be making them again.
Mahan Barka
[email protected]I made these calas for a Mardi Gras party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Imon Hosen
[email protected]These calas were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would use less flour next time.
DebnscottF Fisher
[email protected]I love this recipe! The calas are always so light and fluffy. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.
Raouf Abdullah
[email protected]These calas were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, with a crispy exterior. I served them with butter and powdered sugar, and they were a hit with my family. I will definitely be making
Adorable Xabiso Tshabalala
[email protected]I made these calas for my family and they loved them! They were so easy to make and they turned out so good. I will definitely be making these again.
Griffin Crandall
[email protected]These calas were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would use less sugar next time.
MdDelowar Hossan
[email protected]I've never had calas before, but these were amazing! I loved the crispy exterior and the light and fluffy interior. I will definitely be making these again.
Entertainment Club
[email protected]These calas were delicious! I made them for a brunch party and they were a hit. I will definitely be making them again.
Ayyan Ali
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my calas didn't turn out as good as I hoped. They were a bit too dense and didn't have a crispy exterior.
Felicia Brown
[email protected]These calas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.
Guadalupe Delgado
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. The calas were amazing! They were light and fluffy, with a perfect crispy exterior. I will definitely be making these again.
Kim Berlly (Psychedelic_things)
[email protected]These calas were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and everyone loved them. I would definitely make them again for a special occasion.
Edem Dushie
[email protected]I've made calas before, but this recipe is by far the best. The calas were so easy to make and they turned out so good. I will definitely be making these again.
Stella Manu
[email protected]These calas were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy on the inside, with a crispy exterior. I served them with butter and powdered sugar, and they were a hit with my family.