Calas

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. 1

   Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and vanilla.

2. 2

   Thoroughly mix the rice and eggs together in a separate bowl.

3. 3

   Add the dry ingredients to the rice and egg mixture.

4. 4

   When thoroughly mixed, drop by spoonfuls into the hot deep fat (about 360 degrees F) and fry until brown.

5. 5

   Drain on paper towel.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve while hot.