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!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 5

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)

Directions

Step 1

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and water. Mix thoroughly until a smooth, pliable dough forms.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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).

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

8. Enjoy the sweet, chewy goodness of Carioca while it’s still warm!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1324g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5146.4

Total Fat 420.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 268.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 86.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 365.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g	0%
Total Sugars 157.5g
Protein 16.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 174.1mg	0%
Iron 2.0mg	0%
Potassium 496.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.2%

Protein: 1.2%

Carbs: 27.6%