Bollos de Arroz con Dulce de Leche
Sweet, fried rice fritters filled with creamy dulce de leche, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. These are a popular sweet treat, often enjoyed with coffee or as a dessert.
🧂 Ingredients
- 300 g Cooked rice(cooled, preferably day-old)
- 150 g Dulce de leche(for filling)
- 1 large Egg
- 50 g Sugar
- 30 g All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp Cinnamon(ground)
- for frying Vegetable oil
- for dusting Powdered sugar
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the rice mixture: In a bowl, combine the cooked rice, egg, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated. The mixture should be sticky enough to hold its shape.
💡 Tip: Ensure the rice is completely cooled to prevent it from becoming mushy. - 2
Form the bollos: Take a tablespoon of the rice mixture and flatten it in your palm. Place about a teaspoon of dulce de leche in the center. Carefully enclose the dulce de leche with the rice mixture, forming a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
💡 Tip: Wet your hands slightly to prevent the rice mixture from sticking. - 3
Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep pan or pot to a depth of about 5-7 cm (2-3 inches). Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches about 170-180°C (340-350°F).
💡 Tip: Use a thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature. - 4
Fry the bollos: Carefully place a few rice balls into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- 5
Drain and dust: Remove the fried bollos from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. While still warm, dust generously with powdered sugar.
💡 Tip: The dulce de leche inside will be very hot, so let them cool slightly before eating.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Using day-old rice is ideal as it's drier and holds its shape better.
- ✓If the mixture is too dry, add a little more egg or a tablespoon of milk.
- ✓For an extra touch, you can add a pinch of orange zest to the rice mixture.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Fill with chocolate ganache instead of dulce de leche.
- Roll the fried bollos in cinnamon sugar instead of powdered sugar.
- Add a tablespoon of shredded coconut to the rice mixture.