Creole Rice Calas

Creole Rice Calas 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 heaping tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash of nutmeg 2 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Vegetable oil (for deep-frying) Confectioners' sugar In bowl, combine rice, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg and mix well. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Heat vegetable oil for deep-frying to 360˚F. Carefully drop rice mixture by spoonfuls into hot oil and fry until brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve hot