Tanghulu
Ingredients
- fruit of your choice, washed and cut into bite-size pieces
- 300g (10.5 oz) sugar
- 100ml (3.4 fl oz) water
Method
Note: Hot sugar is very dangerous. If it has contact with your skin, it can cause severe burns. Please exercise extreme caution when handling.
1. Skewer the fruit onto wooden sticks, placing 3-4 pieces on each skewer. You can choose to use the same type of fruit for each skewer or mix different fruits on each one.
2. Add the sugar and water to a pan and place it over medium-high heat. The goal is for the sugar to melt and become a clear liquid. Do not stir the mixture, as this may cause the sugar to crystallise, making it difficult to use.
3. Heat the sugar mixture to 150°C (302°F), then reduce the heat to low to maintain this temperature. Be cautious not to let the sugar get hotter; otherwise, it will start to turn into caramel and become golden brown, especially at the edges.
4. Prepare a large jug of ice-cold water. Caref