Best Calas Fried Rice Balls Recipes

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CALAS (FRIED RICE BALLS)



Calas (Fried Rice Balls) image

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

6 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups cooked rice
2 eggs
1 pinch nutmeg
cooking oil
powdered sugar

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.

CALAS



Calas image

Calas (pronounced ka-LA) are round balls of a batter made from flour, sugar, eggs, yeast and leftover rice; the balls are fried until they're piping hot, creating a crisp, browned crust. The rice in the batter breaks down, giving the cooked calas an alluringly spongy, creamy texture, and the yeast makes them seem to be perfumed with rum.

Provided by Lolis Eric Elie

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield makes 15 to 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 teaspoons (1 package) active dry yeast
2 cups cooked and cooled medium-grain white rice
3 large eggs, beaten
1 to 2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 quart peanut oil
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Dissolve the yeast in 1 cup warm water and set aside. In a medium bowl, use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to combine the rice and eggs. Add 1 cup of the flour, the brown sugar, salt and nutmeg; mix well. Mix in up to 1 cup additional flour to make a batter that is thick but liquid enough to be dropped easily from a spoon. Add the yeast mixture and mix thoroughly. Cover with a clean dish towel and let stand overnight at room temperature.
  • Place the oil in a 3-quart casserole or Dutch oven. Heat to 350 degrees. Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the oil and fry until nicely browned. Drain on a double thickness of paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve while hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 574, UnsaturatedFat 38 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 78 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CALAS FRIED RICE FRITTERS



Calas Fried Rice Fritters image

Provided by David Guas

Categories     Egg     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     Mardi Gras     Vanilla     Deep-Fry     Party     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 3 to 3 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup long-grain white rice (Mahatma® brand if you can find it)
Peanut oil for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
Cane syrup for serving

Steps:

  • Bring 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the rice, stir once, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pan, cooking 18 to 20 minutes or until the grains of rice are plump and fluff apart with a fork. Turn the rice out onto a parchment paper--lined baking sheet and cool for 15 minutes, then transfer to a plastic container (don't pack it in). Cover with plastic wrap and poke a few holes in the top. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 2 days.
  • Pour enough peanut oil into a large pot to fill it to a 2 1/2- to 3-inch depth and bring to a temperature between 350°F and 360°F over medium heat. Line a plate with paper towels and set aside.
  • While the oil heats up, place the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla on high speed until foamy and tripled in volume, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Sift in half of the dry ingredients, add the salt, and mix on low speed until only a few dry streaks remain. Sift in the remaining dry ingredients and mix on low speed for a few turns, then add the rice and mix until the fritter batter just comes together into a loose, roughly textured ball.
  • Once your oil is hot, dip a teaspoon in the hot oil, then into the batter and scoop out a heaping teaspoonful. Hold the spoon close to the oil and let the batter roll off and into the oil. Repeat with the remaining batter; using a slotted spoon, turn and baste the fritters occasionally, allowing them to become golden brown on all sides. (Fry the fritters in two batches if your pot becomes overcrowded.) If the temperature of the oil dips below 350°F, increase the heat to medium-high. Once the fritters are golden brown, transfer them to the prepared plate to cool slightly. Serve on a small plate drizzled with lots of cane syrup.

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