calas
This is an old family recipe from my great grandmother. It used to be a morning breakfast food in French and Creole homes in Louisiana. It is still a family favorite and one of the first things kids learn to make in the kitchen and an excellent use of left over rice. So share my families tradition and have some Calas and strong coffee or cafe au lait one morning.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Pan Fry
yield
8 to 10
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cooked long grain rice
- 1 1/2 cups self rising flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 - large eggs beaten
- 1/4 cup almond milk or soy milk
- - enough oil for frying
- - confectioners' sugar to dust calas
How To Make calas
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Step 1Combine the rice,flour,granulated sugar,salt,cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl.
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Step 2Beat eggs well and add vanilla extract and almond or soy milk.
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Step 3Add egg mixture to the rice/flour mixture and mix thoroughly.
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Step 4Shape the mixture into ping pong size balls and fry in oil until golden
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Step 5Drain and dust with confectioners sugar.
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Step 6Although delicious served immediately, these Calas are good anytime of day, especially with your coffee or tea!
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Category:
Other Breakfast
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#rice
Keyword:
#creole
Keyword:
#Fritter
Ingredient:
Rice/Grains
Method:
Pan Fry
Culture:
Cajun/Creole
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