Fantastic Carioca Snacks
Carioca balls (carioca recipe) coated with caramelized sugar are so delicious and can be enjoyed as a perfect snack or dessert. These gluten-free, sweet, and chewy fried sweets are made with sticky rice! These sweet treats are similar to camote que and banana que, which are commonly sold by street vendors in the Philippines. Try the recipe and let me know what you think.
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Description
Carioca balls (carioca recipe) coated with caramelized sugar are so delicious and can be enjoyed as a perfect snack or dessert. These gluten-free, sweet, and chewy fried sweets are made with sticky rice! These sweet treats are similar to camote que and banana que, which are commonly sold by street vendors in the Philippines. Try the recipe and let me know what you think.
Ingredients
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and all-purpose flour. Pour in the water gradually and keep stirring until well blended and dough is formed.
Note: The consistency should be neither too dry nor too wet. Adjust the water accordingly.Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it in your palms into a small ball shape.
Repeat the process until all the dough is finished.
Note: Poke through each dough ball using a bamboo skewer; this technique will prevent the carioca from popping and the cooking oil from splashing when frying it.In a wide pan, pour in cooking oil and heat it over medium heat.
Gently add the carioca ball to the pan and fry it over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally until the balls float on top. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the color turns light to medium brown.
Turn off the heat. Use a slotted spoon to remove it from the pan and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
In the same pan with cooking oil, add sugar and cook until melted and turning to caramel.
Add the carioca-fried balls and evenly coat them with the caramelized sugar.
Turn the heat off and transfer the carioca ball to a plate, then skewer, if desired.
Serve and Enjoy!
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 301kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.6g14%
- Saturated Fat 4.2g22%
- Sodium 20mg1%
- Potassium 21mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 52.2g18%
- Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
- Sugars 8.8g
- Protein 3.3g7%
- Calcium 10 mg
- Iron 1 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.