Description
Filipino Carioca are delightful, chewy treats made from glutinous rice flour and coconut milk, coated in a sugary glaze and rolled in desiccated coconut. Perfect for any occasion, these golden snacks bring back childhood memories of family gatherings and celebrations. Easy to prepare and utterly addictive, they make a wonderful addition to your dessert table or snack time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix glutinous rice flour and water in a bowl until smooth; let rest for 10 minutes.
- Grease your hands with oil, then shape the dough into golf ball-sized balls.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat; test with one ball before frying more.
- Fry until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from oil and cool on paper towels; roll in sugar and desiccated coconut mixture while warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg