Kkultarae (Dragon's Beard Candy)
10,000 Honey Threads! The Candywork of the King's Court
Description
Korean Dragon's Beard Candy. Artisans stretch a hard block of honey/malt into 16,384 hair-thin strands, wrapped around a nut filling.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Honey
- Maltose(Corn syrup)
- Cornstarch
- Walnuts/Peanuts
Instructions
- Make a hole in hard honey/malt block.
- Stretch and fold into a figure-
- repeatedly.
- Wrap fine threads around nuts.
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Key spices
Honey、Nutty aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Cotton candy, Dragon's beard candy
Pairing
Tea(as a souvenir)
Trivia
[Local Color] The live demonstration by artisans stretching the threads while performing an upbeat rhythmic chant is a staple of Seoul tourism.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Put in the mouth, the crispy threads melt instantly into a sweet fluff. Eaten frozen for extra crispiness.
Allergen
Nuts