Filipino Carioca Recipe Fried Sweet Rice Balls Dipped In Sweet Coconut Syrup Food

KARIOKA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together glutinous rice flour and all-purpose flour.
• Next, slowly stir in the coconut milk until a dough is formed.
• Then knead the dough for 3 minutes or until smooth, then allow the dough rest for 5 minutes.
• Scoop out 10 grams of the dough mixture and form it into a ball.
• Using chopsticks, poke a hole in the balls before frying.
• In a deep pan over medium heat (330 degrees Fahrenheit), add about 3 inches of oil and fry the karioka balls.
• Fry for 2 minutes or until lightly brown and crisp (Karioka balls will float to the top when cooked).
• Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
• Drizzle or dip the Karioka balls until fully coated with your favorite sweet sauce.
• Skewer in bamboo skewers if desired.

FILIPINO CARIOCA RECIPE (FRIED SWEET RICE BALLS DIPPED IN SWEET COCONUT SYRUP)

Steps:

• Mix the sweet rice flour and water to form a dough. Add a little more flour if it's too sticky or a little water if it's too dry.
• Portion in one teaspoon pieces, then roll each one in a ball.
• With a bamboo skewer, poke a hole through the rolled dough.
• Using medium low to low heat, heat up the cooking oil to deep fry the dough ball.
• Put in the dough balls one at a time, making sure they don't stick together. Let them cook covered for 8-10 minutes. If the oil is splattering, turn your heat down a little bit.
• Once cooked, drain on a paper towel.
• Prepare the sugar dip by combining the coconut milk and brown sugar in a pan and cook until both are fully incorporated.
• Roll the carioca in the sugar mixture and skewer about 4 or 5 pieces.
• Your carioca is ready to serve.
• Cooking Tips:
• Poking holes through the raw dough balls helps the inside cook faster without causing much oil splatter.
• You get a nice crusty outside and chewy inside if you fry until the outside is slightly yellowish. This may take between 12 - 15 minutes per batch.
• If you'd rather have it soft and chewy, this will take you about 6-8 minutes or just until the inside is cooked.

KARIOKA SWEET RICE BALLS

Steps:

• Mix rice flour, shredded coconut, and 3/4 cup coconut milk together in a bowl until dough is well mixed. Form dough into balls, about 1 tablespoon per ball.
• Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
• Fry dough balls in the hot oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove pot from heat and transfer balls to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Pour 1/2 cup coconut milk into a saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir brown sugar into hot coconut milk until liquid thickens, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove saucepan from heat, cool coconut coating slightly, and dip balls into coating. Cool slightly before serving.