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    Home » Vegan Filipino Recipes » Karioka (Sticky Rice Balls)

    Karioka (Sticky Rice Balls)

    by Lainey · Posted: Jul 23, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    This Karioka is a quick and easy-to-make Filipino dessert made of delicious sticky rice balls coated with a sweet caramel sauce. It’s a simple yet crunchy-sweet-chewy dessert and one of the addicting street foods in the Philippines!

    Looking for more Filipino desserts? Try my Biko (Sweet Sticky Rice), Ice scramble, Filipino Fruit Salad, or Kamote Turon (Sweet Potato Spring Rolls)!

    skewered karioka on a cooling rack

    Karioka or Carioca is a sweetened deep-fried sticky rice ball made of glutinous rice and coconut milk dough mixture then dipped in a coconut and sugar mix sauce.

    They are usually served skewered on a thin bamboo stick or individually as snacks or dessert. This is definitely one of the delicious sweet treats that you can find in the Philippines.

    It is so quick and easy to make, amazing and addicting! No wonder that this is one of the Filipino family-favorite dessert recipes. Give this a try!

    karioka balls on a black and white bowl with poked with toothpicks

    Tips & Variations:

    • Feel free to add sweetened shredded coconut for a delicious coconut flavor and texture.
    • If the flour and coconut milk dough mixture is too sticky, add more flour. If it’s too dry, add some coconut milk until the dough is smooth and pliable.
    • Poke holes through each ball before frying to prevent exploding in oil and lessen the splattering of oil.
    • It is best to eat this dessert immediately but in case there are left-overs, you may re-crisp them by placing them in the oven at 350 degrees for just a few minutes or in a pan over medium heat.
    • Storeage: You may store them at room temperature for about 1 to 2 days or cover them loosely with film and refrigerate for about 5 to 7 days. However, the cold temperature will change the texture from chewy to hard one.

    How to Make Karioka:

    Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:

    • glutinous rice flour 
    • all-purpose flour 
    • coconut milk 
    • vegetable oil

    In a large bowl, whisk together glutinous rice flour and all-purpose flour. Next, slowly stir in the coconut milk until a dough is formed: 

    whisked the glutinous rice flour and all-purpose flour in a large bowl

    Then knead the dough for 3 minutes or until smooth, allow the dough to rest for 5 minutes. Scoop out 10 grams of the dough mixture and form it into a ball. Using chopsticks, poke a hole in the balls before frying:

    flour and coconut dough mixture in a white bowl then made into small balls with holes and placed on a pan and poked with chopsticks

    In a deep pan over medium heat (330 degrees Fahrenheit), add about 3 inches of oil and fry the karioka balls. Fry for 2 minutes or until lightly brown and crisp (Karioka balls will float to the top when cooked). Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil: 

    deep-fried sticky rice balls and placed on a dish pan with paper towels

    Drizzle or dip the Karioka balls until fully coated with your favorite sweet sauce. Skewer in bamboo skewers if desired: 

    karioka on a bamboo skewer with a bite

    Enjoy these amazing karioka with your favorite drink for a snack or dessert! It looks so “masarap!” (delicious!). Yum!

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    How do you caramelize Carioca?

    Dip the carioca into a caramel sauce made with brown sugar and coconut milk that were heated in a medium or low heat for few minutes.

    What can I use instead of glutinous rice flour?

    You may use tapioca flour, potato starch, coconut flour, cornstarch or other gluten-free flours in this recipe.

    Is glutinous rice gluten-free?

    Yes, it is termed “glutinous” because of its glue-like and sticky texture of the rice after it’s cooked but it does not have gluten.

    karioka balls skewers on a cooling rack
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    Karioka

    A sweet sticky rice balls coated with a delicious caramel sauce which makes an addicting dessert or snack!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Filipino
    Servings: 6

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup glutinous rice flour
    • ½ cup all purpose flour
    • 1 cup coconut milk
    • 2 tablespoons coconut milk
    • vegetable oil for frying

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, whisk together glutinous rice flour and all-purpose flour.
    • Next, slowly stir in the coconut milk until a dough is formed.
    • Then knead the dough for 3 minutes or until smooth, then allow the dough rest for 5 minutes.
    • Scoop out 10 grams of the dough mixture and form it into a ball.
    • Using chopsticks, poke a hole in the balls before frying.
    • In a deep pan over medium heat (330 degrees Fahrenheit), add about 3 inches of oil and fry the karioka balls.
    • Fry for 2 minutes or until lightly brown and crisp (Karioka balls will float to the top when cooked).
    • Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
    • Drizzle or dip the Karioka balls until fully coated with your favorite sweet sauce.
    • Skewer in bamboo skewers if desired.
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    1. Maricris Olanday says

      November 28, 2021 at 8:47 pm

      Hi! Are you sure about the ratio of dry to liquid ingredients? Because I tried making it, it was to runny. I ended up adding way too much glutinous rice powder and apf. I just split it half and also made ginataang halohalo.

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