Carioca

Ingredients for Carioca

• 1 cup glutinous rice flour
• 1/2 cup water, plus more if needed
• Oil, for frying
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water, for the syrup

How to cook Carioca

1. 1.Combine the glutinous rice flour and 1/2 cup water until a soft but shapeable dough forms.
2. 2.Scoop out 1 tablespoon portions of dough, roll into balls, and poke a small hole in each.
3. 3.Heat oil over medium heat. Fry the balls in batches, turning them, until pale golden and doubled in size.
4. 4.Drain the carioca on paper towels.
5. 5.In a saucepan, dissolve the sugar in 1/4 cup water and cook over medium-low heat until bubbling.
6. 6.Turn off the heat, toss in the carioca until coated in syrup, thread onto bamboo sticks, and serve.