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Tanghulu

Cultural Context

Tanghulu, originating from northern China, is a traditional street food that features fruit skewered and coated in a hard candy shell. Often enjoyed during festivals or as a nostalgic treat, it celebrates the simple pleasure of sweet and sour flavors. In modern times, tanghulu has gained popularity internationally, with various fruits used to cater to diverse palates.

ChineseCNdessert
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup sugar
2 cups water
dragon fruit
kiwis
strawberries
mandarin oranges
purple grapes
kumquats

hawthorn berries

🥗Healthier: strawberries

💰Cheaper: grapes

Strawberries offer a similar taste and texture, while grapes are often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while brown sugar can be more affordable.

1

Cut up the dragon fruit, kiwis, strawberries, mandarin oranges, purple grapes, and kumquats and place them onto skewers.

2

In a pot, add 1 cup sugar to 2 cups water.

3

Cook the sugar and water mixture on the stove until it comes to a boil, which will take around 10 minutes.

4

Prepare a glass of ice water and have a skewer ready.

5

Once the sugar mixture is boiling, dip the skewer into the sugar water and then directly into the ice water.

6

Check if the coating is crunchy by biting into it; if it's chewy or watery, cook the sugar mixture for a bit longer.

7

Repeat the dipping process until all the fruit skewers are coated with the sugar mixture.

Cooking Techniques

candyingskewering

Equipment Needed

potskewersglass

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

candied hawthornsugar-coated fruit

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