Brian Ochieng

Calas (Fried Rice Balls)

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.
7. 7
   Other variations are to serve with honey.