Karioka Sweet Rice Balls
Karioka are traditional sweet Filipino coconut rice balls, deep-fried and really quick and easy to make.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 18, 2026Share
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Karioka are traditional sweet Filipino coconut rice balls, deep-fried and really quick and easy to make.
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Ingredients 6
1 cup rice flour
1 cup shredded coconut
0.75 cup coconut milk
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
0.5 cup coconut milk
0.25 cup brown sugar
Instructions
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Mix rice flour, shredded coconut, and 3/4 cup coconut milk together in a bowl until dough is well mixed. Roll the dough into balls, using about 1 tablespoon for each ball.
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Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
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Fry the balls in hot oil for about 5 minutes until they are lightly browned. Remove pot from heat and transfer balls to a paper towel-lined plate.
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Add 1/2 cup of coconut milk to a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Stir brown sugar into hot coconut milk until liquid thickens, 2 to 3 minutes more. Take the saucepan off the heat, let the coconut coating cool down a bit, and dip the balls into it. Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 5
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 414 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 25g
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Saturated Fat 16g
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Sodium 53mg
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Total Carbohydrate 45g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 4g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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