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tanghulu-recipe

Tanghulu Recipe

A traditional Chinese snack made by coating fruits with a hard candy shell.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Sugar
  • ½ cup Water
  • 12 Strawberries or any other fruit

Instructions 

  1. 1. Wash and dry the strawberries. Skewer them onto the sticks.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil.
  3. 3. Continue to cook the sugar mixture until it reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer.
  4. 4. Quickly dip each skewered strawberry into the hot sugar syrup, ensuring it is fully coated.
  5. 5. Place the coated strawberries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool and harden.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 10mg

Keywords

Candy, Fruit, Tanghulu
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