Karioka Sweet Rice Balls

Karioka, deep-fried coconut rice balls, are a traditional sweet Filipino dessert that are very quick and easy to prepare.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 414 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded coconut
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• ½ cup coconut milk
• ¾ cup coconut milk
• 1 cup rice flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.