CALAS (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.
Provided by Miss Annie
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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 degrees F) and fry until brown.
- Drain on paper towel.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve while hot.
- Other variations are to serve with honey.
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Olajubu Tina
[email protected]These rice balls were a fun and easy appetizer to make. They were a big hit at my party.
Modulus Kay
[email protected]I've made these calas rice balls several times now, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and so delicious.
Alex Janoski
[email protected]These were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.
arman hosan
[email protected]Amazing! Will definitely make again.
Ni'Jya Bullock
[email protected]Meh.
Shafqat Faraz
[email protected]Not bad, but I've had better.
Laura L. Ryland
[email protected]Easy to make and very tasty!
ONE CHANCE FF ÃLĒX
[email protected]These were delicious! I especially liked the dipping sauce.
Charlotte Johnson
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the rice balls to stay together. They kept falling apart when I tried to fry them.
Kwrd Kwrd
[email protected]These rice balls were a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try making them again with less oil.
Rufus Aiyamenkhue
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fried food, but these calas were surprisingly light and airy. The dipping sauce was also really good.
Taoraj Eva
[email protected]These rice balls were easy to make and turned out great! I used jasmine rice, and they were perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Venissen 190
[email protected]I've never had calas before, but these were delicious! I loved the combination of textures and flavors. The dipping sauce was also really good.
Maryhope Ngonyo
[email protected]These calas rice balls were a hit with my family! They were crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The flavor was amazing, and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement.