Description
A mysteriously rubbery-textured sweet patiently kneading cornstarch, sugar, and massive Ghee on low heat, colored bright orange or green with food coloring.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Cornstarch
- Sugar
- Ghee
- Water
- Cardamom
- Cashew nuts
- Food coloring
Instructions
- Mix cornstarch and water without lumps in a bowl.
- Boil sugar and water in a pot, add cornstarch liquid gradually while stirring constantly.
- As batter turns translucent, add Ghee in batches, mix in cardamom powder, food coloring, cashews. Pour into mold, chill to set, cut into squares to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Cardamom
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
None
Pairing
Cold milk、Masala Chai
Trivia
[Trend] Also known as 'Bombay Halwa'. The glass-like translucent visual and intense chewiness resembling gummies or Gyūhi boast massive popularity as celebration gifts for youth and kids.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Enjoy the elasticity that bounces back when pierced with a fork, tasting the rich Ghee flavor spreading with every chew!
Allergen
Dairy (from Ghee), Tree nuts