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Calas

From: The Complete Idiot's Guide to American Cooking
Servings: Makes 12
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Ronnie's Notes

Crispy outside, tender within, these rice balls are delicious with coffee and even as an hors d’oeuvre.

Prep time: less than 30 minutes

Region: Louisiana

Ingredients

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Instructions

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1

Cook rice and let it cool.

2

Mix the flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt.

3

Stir in the lemon peel.

4

Beat the eggs and sugar for or until the mixture is light and fluffy.

5

Stir the rice into the egg mixture.

6

Gradually add the flour mixture, stirring to blend ingredients thoroughly.

7

Shape mixture into 12 balls.

8

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fat fryer or a deep skillet to 360 degrees.

9

Drop the balls a few at a time into the hot fat and fry for , or until they are golden brown.

10

Drain on paper towels.

11

Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar or cinnamon sugar.

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