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Bingtanghulu
Candied hawthorn fruit on a stick
Bingtanghulu are glossy, candied fruits on a stick - a classic winter street snack of northern China, especially Beijing.
The tart hawthorn berries are threaded onto skewers and dipped in hot sugar syrup that sets into a crackling glaze.
Servings6 skewers
Time25 min
LevelEasy
Ingredients
- Hawthorn berries (shanzha)300 g
- Sugar300 g
- Water150 ml
- Wooden skewers6 pieces
★ = available authentic in the Asia Boutique
Preparation
Wash and core the hawthorn berries.
Thread onto skewers.
Boil sugar and water to a hard caramel.
Quickly draw the skewers through the syrup.
Let set on an oiled tray.
Make it original
Ingredients for bingtanghulu are in the Asia Boutique.