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Homemade Crispy Non-Sticky Tanghulu

groups4 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 10 minsskilletCook: 15 minsscheduleTotal: 25 minsoutdoor_grillBoiled

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9 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:20

Place 30 bamboo skewers into boiling water to sanitize, then take them out and air dry for later use.

local_fire_departmentHigh heat to boil
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Watch out

Make sure skewers are completely dry after sanitizing

otherwise, residual moisture will affect sugar hardening

Ingredients:bamboo skewers (30 piece)
Tools:pot
02
Preparation
00:00:40

Remove stems from 30 hawthorn fruits, ensuring all stems are completely cleaned off.

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Stems must be completely removed

otherwise, it affects the smoothness and texture when skewering

Ingredients:hawthorn fruits (30 piece)
03
Preparation
00:00:44
warningStay safe

Watch out for flying pieces when trimming skewers with scissors to avoid injury.

Skewer the hawthorns using the prepared bamboo skewers, 3 fruits per skewer, making 10 skewers total, then trim the thinner tips with scissors.

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Apply even pressure when skewering to avoid splitting

be careful when trimming the tips

Ingredients:hawthorn fruitsbamboo skewers
Tools:scissors
04
Preparation
00:01:09

Flip the steamer basket upside down and place a towel underneath to secure and hold the finished Tanghulu skewers.

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Placing a towel under the steamer prevents slipping and ensures stability.

Tools:steamer
05
Active Cooking
00:04:01

Put 200g raw rock sugar into a thick glass pot, add 100ml hot water, and heat over medium heat. Otherwise, it will crystallize. Continue heating until reaching 120°C, adjust to low heat as bubbles become fine, and heat to around 140°C.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat then low heat
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Do not stir the syrup randomly while boiling

otherwise, it will easily crystallize and fail

Ingredients:rock sugar (200 g)water (100 ml)
Tools:glass potthermometer
06
Active Cooking
00:04:55
warningStay safe

Hot syrup at 150°C causes severe burns if splashed on skin; stay focused during operation.

When syrup reaches 150°C, turn to low heat. Prepare a bowl of ice water. Quickly dip fruit skewers, roll to coat evenly, and plunge into ice water to set. Otherwise, the sugar shell won't harden properly.

local_fire_departmentLowest heat
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Syrup reaches 150°C and is extremely hot

move quickly and do not touch directly

Ingredients:Ice cubes (1 piece)
Tools:glass bowl
07
Preparation
00:06:03

Wrap the finished Tanghulu individually with baking paper to prevent sticking, and store in the freezer.

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Tanghulu must be wrapped individually with baking paper

otherwise, they will stick together

Tools:baking paper
08
Active Cooking
00:07:35
warningStay safe

Be careful not to get burned when moving hot caramel pots; wearing heat-resistant gloves is recommended.

Pour the remaining hot caramel from the pot into pudding cups.

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Caramel must be poured while hot

if it cools and hardens, it must be reheated

Tools:pudding cups
09
Active Cooking
00:07:44

Add 200ml milk to the pot with remaining caramel, heat and stir until melted to make caramel milk tea.

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Add milk carefully to avoid splashing hot caramel.

Ingredients:Milk (200 ml)
Tools:pot

groceryAll Ingredients

bamboo skewers30 piece
hawthorn fruits30 piece
rock sugar200 g
water100 ml
Ice cubes1 piece
Milk200 ml

blenderAll Tools Needed

potscissorssteamerglass potthermometerglass bowlbaking paperpudding cups