Bolinhos de Tapioca

These Tapioca Bites are an irresistible delight, perfect for an afternoon snack or to surprise your guests. With a soft texture on the inside and golden on the outside, these bites are a true temptation. The combination of tapioca with grated coconut is an explosion of flavors that will enchant your palate. Follow the simple steps below to prepare these treats in your own kitchen!

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Ingredients – Tapioca Bites

2 cups of tapioca
1 cup of milk
2 egg yolks
1 egg white beaten until stiff
1 tablespoon of butter
salt
optional: 2 tablespoons of grated coconut

Tapioca Bites Steps

In a bowl, mix a pinch of salt with the milk and pour it gently over the tapioca. Let the mixture rest for half an hour, allowing the tapioca to absorb the liquid and attain a soft texture.
After the resting time, add the egg yolks, butter or margarine, and the beaten egg white to the tapioca mixture. Carefully mix all the ingredients until you achieve a homogeneous batter.
With slightly moistened hands, shape the tapioca bites and place them on a greased baking sheet.
Bake the bites in a preheated oven until they turn golden and slightly crispy on the outside.
Remove the bites from the oven and let them cool for a moment before serving.
Serve the tapioca bites while still warm and enjoy the combination of textures and flavors that will captivate your palate.

These Tapioca Bites are perfect to be enjoyed in good company. With their charming simplicity and unique flavor, they will become an absolute hit in your kitchen. Savor each bite and share the joy of this delicacy with everyone around you! Buen provecho!