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Cascaron, also known as Bitsu-Bitsu, is a beloved Filipino snack featuring chewy balls of glutinous rice dough. These bite-sized treats are deep-fried until golden and then tossed in a warm, sweet brown sugar syrup. The final touch is a generous coating of freshly grated coconut, adding a fragrant, nutty crunch that contrasts beautifully with the soft, sticky interior. They are best served warm, making them the perfect accompaniment to afternoon coffee or tea. Simple to prepare yet deeply satisfying, this traditional dessert brings a touch of home-style comfort to any gathering or casual snack time.
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Cascaron — Bitsu-Bitsu (Dough Balls
Description
Cascaron, also known as Bitsu-Bitsu, is a beloved Filipino snack featuring chewy balls of glutinous rice dough. These bite-sized treats are deep-fried until golden and then tossed in a warm, sweet brown sugar syrup. The final touch is a generous coating of freshly grated coconut, adding a fragrant, nutty crunch that contrasts beautifully with the soft, sticky interior. They are best served warm, making them the perfect accompaniment to afternoon coffee or tea. Simple to prepare yet deeply satisfying, this traditional dessert brings a touch of home-style comfort to any gathering or casual snack time.Ingredients
Directions
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If using fresh coconut, grate it and soak in 1 1/2 cups of hot water. If using canned coconut, use 1/2 can and 1 1/2 cups of water.
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Squeeze the grated coconut in the water using a clean dish towel over a bowl to extract all the liquid.
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Reserve the extracted coconut water and set the squeezed coconut aside.
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In a large bowl, combine the mochi flour and the squeezed grated coconut.
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Gradually add the reserved coconut water (and cold water if needed) until a soft, pliable dough forms that is not too sticky.
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Shape the dough into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
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Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the dough balls until they are golden brown and cooked through.
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Remove the fried balls and drain them on paper towels.
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Place the drained dough balls into a large mixing bowl.
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In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup dark brown sugar and 1/4 cup cold water.
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Boil the sugar mixture until it reaches the soft-ball stage (a drop forms a soft ball in cold water).
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Pour the hot syrup over the fried dough balls in the mixing bowl.
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Mix well to ensure all the dough balls are evenly coated with the syrup.
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Transfer the coated balls to a platter and allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 165.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.6g14%
- Saturated Fat 6.8g34%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 9.9mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 19.9g7%
- Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
- Sugars 1.6g
- Protein 3.0g6%
* 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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