Raised Calas - Creole Deep Fried Rice Cakes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rice, uncooked
• 3 cups water, boiling
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cake yeast, softened in
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 eggs, well beaten
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup flour, sifted
• oil (for frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Cook rice until very soft.

2. 2

   Drain, mash, and cool to lukewarm.

3. 3

   Add yeast, beat and let rise overnight.

4. 4

   In the morning, add remaining ingredients.

5. 5

   Beat again and let rise about 20 minutes in a warm place.

6. 6

   Preheat oil to 365°F.

7. 7

   Drop batter by tablespoons into oil and fry until golden brown.

8. 8

   Drain on paper towels and serve hot.