Carioca Recipe

 

Carioca - small balls of gelatinous rice that are fried
and coated in caramelized sugar, usually served on sticks.

Carioca is considered as a street food since
Carioca vendors are a common site in the major streets of Manila.

Ingredients:
1 cup sweet rice flour (glutinous rice flour can be used as a substitute)
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup coconut milk
2 cups cooking oil

Coating:
1/4 cup brown sugar

Cooking procedure:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine sweet rice flour, sweetened
shredded coconut, and coconut milk. Mix well until a dough is formed.

2. Scoop about a tablespoon and a half of the mixture then form into
a ball shaped figure. Set aside.

3. Heat a cooking pot then pour-in cooking oil.

4. Deep fry the mixture that were formed into balls in medium heat
for 5 to7 minutes or until the color turns light to medium brown.

5. Turn off heat and remove the balls from the cooking pot.
Transfer the balls to a plate lined with paper towel. Set aside.

6. Start making the coating by heating a saucepan and pouring the
coconut milk in. Let the coconut milk boil then add the brown sugar
and stir continuously until the mixture thickens. Turn off heat.

7. Dip the fried balls into the coating then skewer, if desired.

8. Serve. Share and enjoy!

 

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