Tanghulu is a traditional Northern Chinese snack consisting of sugar-coated fruits, typically hawthorn berries, skewered on bamboo sticks. The sugary shell provides a pleasing crunch, complementing the tartness of the fruit.
Ingredients
- 10 pieces hawthorn berries Or other small fruits like strawberries or grapes
- 1 cup granulated sugar Use white sugar for a clear coating
- 1/2 cup water
- 5 sticks bamboo skewers Soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Wash the hawthorn berries (or other fruits) thoroughly and pat them dry.
- Skewer the fruits onto bamboo sticks, leaving a small gap between each fruit.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts bubbling.
- Continue to cook the sugar mixture until it reaches a light amber color and is thick enough to form strands when drizzled from a spoon.
- Quickly dip each fruit skewer into the hot sugar syrup, rotating to coat evenly.
- Place the coated skewers on a parchment-lined baking sheet or a wire rack to cool and harden.
- Serve the Tanghulu once the sugary coating has hardened completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 38gPotassium: 10mgSugar: 38gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg