Carioca
Delight your taste buds with Carioca, a beloved Filipino snack that combines crispy fried rice balls with a luscious coconut caramel glaze. Made from glutinous rice flour, these chewy, bite-sized treats are fried to golden perfection before being bathed in a rich sauce of coconut milk and brown sugar. Simple yet indulgent, this recipe requires only a handful of pantry staples and is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Whether skewered for a fun serving option or plated with an extra drizzle of caramel, Carioca delivers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's an effortless way to bring a taste of the Philippines to your home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Glutinous rice flour
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 cups Vegetable oil
- 5 pieces Skewers (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and water. Mix thoroughly until a smooth, pliable dough forms.
2. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it between your palms to form a small, smooth ball. Repeat until all the dough is used.
3. In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the rice balls in small batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
4. Fry the rice balls for 5-7 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside. Use a slotted spoon to remove the rice balls from the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
5. In a separate saucepan, combine the coconut milk and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens into a caramel sauce (about 8-10 minutes).
6. Once the caramel sauce is ready, add the fried rice balls to the saucepan. Stir gently to coat each rice ball evenly with the sauce.
7. If desired, skewer 3-4 rice balls per stick for easier serving, or serve individually on a plate drizzled with extra coconut caramel sauce.
8. Enjoy the sweet, chewy goodness of Carioca while it’s still warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5146 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 420.1 g | 539% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.2 g | 301% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 268.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 86 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 365.7 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 157.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.2 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 496 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
