Calico Rice Creole Recipes

CALAS (CREOLE RICE BEIGNETS)

A great use for leftover rice, these beignets feature raisins and cinnamon and are great for a Sunday brunch.

Provided by Gabrielle in DC

Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Calas (Creole Rice Beignets) image

Steps:

Combine water and sugar in a small bowl. Add yeast and let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. Add rice and stir well. Cover with plastic wrap and leave at room temperature, about 10 minutes.
Lightly mash the rice mixture, leaving some grains intact. Stir in eggs, raisins, salt, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix in flour and cashews until well incorporated. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Heat enough oil in a large saucepan to cover the beignets. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil; cook until browned, turning once, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Promptly sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 311.1 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

Ingredients

½ cup warm water
4 tablespoons white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup cooked white rice
2 large eggs
⅓ cup raisins
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup crushed cashews
oil for frying
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or as needed

CREOLE RICE

I've found a fast and fantastic way to turn leftover rice into a spectacular side dish. I spice it up with Creole seasoning and pepper to give it a boost of flavor, then sprinkle it with paprika for color. Rest assured that no one will figure out the zippy combination is a "second-day dish".

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Creole Rice image

Steps:

In a small saucepan, melt butter; add Creole seasoning and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in rice. Cover and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked long grain rice

BAKED CALICO RICE

I FOUND this pretty rice dish in a salad oil ad in the Ladies' Home Journal back in 1948. It's a favorite not only for its good taste, but for its simplicity of preparation. A potluck and picnic pleaser, this side dish travels well. -Dorothy Lama, Lindsay, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Baked Calico Rice image

Steps:

In a 2-qt. baking dish, combine all ingredients. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 581mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Ingredients

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 bay leaf
1 to 2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper