Karioka Sweet Rice Balls

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 4

The Delicious Karioka Sweet Rice Balls Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

356

Sugar

10g

Fat

27g

Karioka Sweet Rice Balls is a popular dessert in the Philippines that is commonly seen at festivals and street markets. The dish consists of small rice balls made with rice flour, shredded coconut, and coconut milk, deep-fried and coated with caramel-like brown sugar and coconut sauce. These sweet rice balls are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. They are a treat for food lovers seeking an exotic and unique dessert. Karioka Sweet Rice Balls can be served as a dessert or eaten as a snack anytime of the day or year. Consider pairing them with some hot tea or freshly brewed coffee for an elevated experience.

Instructions

1.	Add rice flour and shredded coconut into a large bowl. Mix thoroughly.
2.	Pour coconut milk into the bowl and continue mixing until all ingredients are well combined.
3.	Roll the dough into small balls of around an inch in size. Set them aside.
4.	In a pan, heat the vegetable oil.
5.	When the oil is hot, add the rice balls into the pan and fry them until they turn golden brown. Repeat this step for all the balls.
6.	In a separate small pan, mix brown sugar and coconut milk. Cook on low heat until well combined and a thick caramel-like sauce is formed.
7.	Coat the sweet rice balls with the caramel sauce before serving warm.

PROS

Sweet and delicious, these Karioka Sweet Rice Balls are a perfect dessert for any occasion.

They are easy to make and require just a few ingredients.

CONS

As the balls are deep-fried, they can be high in calories and fat.
It is important to practice moderation while enjoying this dessert.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert doesn’t offer many nutritional benefits, coconut milk in its recipe contains vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B5, and B6, which support the body’s immune system and can help fight various illnesses.
It also contains medium-chain fatty acids that have been linked to improving heart health and energy levels.

	1 cup rice flour
	1 cup shredded coconut
	3/4 cup coconut milk
	2 cups vegetable oil for frying
	Coating :
	1/2 cup coconut milk
	1/4 cup brown sugar