Strawberry Tanghulu
Strawberry Tanghulu is a popular Chinese street food snack that features skewered fruits coated in a hard candy glaze.
Ingredients
- 10 fresh strawberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- Bamboo skewers
Instructions
- Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly. Leave the stems intact for the skewers. Insert bamboo skewers through the stem end of each strawberry, gently pushing the skewer through the center until it reaches the top.
- In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of water. Place it over medium heat and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Bring the sugar-water mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until it slightly thickens.
- Carefully dip each strawberry into the hot syrup, ensuring it is fully coated. Rotate the strawberry to achieve an even layer of syrup. Lift the coated strawberry from the syrup, allowing any excess syrup to drip off.
- Place the coated strawberry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat to cool and harden. Repeat the process with the remaining strawberries.
- Let the Tanghulu cool completely until the candy coating becomes hard and crunchy. Enjoy!