Dalgona (달고나)
Korea
Traditional Korean “fluffy” candy made from sugar and baking soda. Light, crunchy, reminiscent of airy marshmallow, often served on a stick.
Ingredients
- 1,5 tablespoon sugar
- 1/16 teaspoon baking soda
- to taste lollipop stick
Steps
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Gather all ingredients and the necessary cookware.
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Place the sugar (1,5 tablespoon) into a small saucepan and set it over low‑medium heat. When the sugar begins to melt around the edges, stir with a wooden stick.
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Continue stirring constantly, monitoring the temperature, until the sugar fully melts without lumps.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat, keep it away from the flame, and quickly fold in the baking soda (1/16 teaspoon).
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Vigorously stir the mixture 20–25 times until the soda fully dissolves and the mass turns a light caramel color.
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Pour the resulting foamy mass onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, using a rubber spatula. If desired, insert a lollipop stick into the center.
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Allow the candy to cool for 15–20 seconds, then gently tap it to check adhesion, and press it onto the base for about 4–5 seconds to achieve the desired thickness.
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Immediately cut the shape using a cookie cutter, gently pressing it but not fully piercing. Remove the cutter.