Description
A traditional candy where maltose is heated and pulled repeatedly to trap air, forming white hollow tubes (resembling scallions) that crumble in the mouth.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Maltose
- Water
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Boil maltose into a high-temp syrup.
- [Pulling] Hang the syrup on a hook and pull repeatedly. This creates countless tiny hollows (air layers) inside.
- When it turns pure white and form bundles of tubes, snip into scallion-like lengths.
- Rapidly cool to set.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Nostalgic maltose sweetness
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Irreplaceable (due to unique hollow structure)
Pairing
Hot Taiwan Tea
Trivia
[Hardcore] A 'phantom sweet' that can't be made on rainy days due to humidity. Sometimes crushed inside Peanut Ice Cream Rolls. Rare due to declining artisans.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Place on the tongue without chewing, enjoying the delicate sensation as the countless 'silver threads' crumble and melt!
Allergen
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