CALAS (CREOLE RICE BEIGNETS)

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A great use for leftover rice, these beignets feature raisins and cinnamon and are great for a Sunday brunch.

Provided by Gabrielle in DC

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup warm water
4 tablespoons white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup cooked white rice
2 large eggs
⅓ cup raisins
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup crushed cashews
oil for frying
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine water and sugar in a small bowl. Add yeast and let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. Add rice and stir well. Cover with plastic wrap and leave at room temperature, about 10 minutes.
  • Lightly mash the rice mixture, leaving some grains intact. Stir in eggs, raisins, salt, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix in flour and cashews until well incorporated. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  • Heat enough oil in a large saucepan to cover the beignets. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil; cook until browned, turning once, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Promptly sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 311.1 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

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