Among the delicious dishes of Tet, grapefruit pulp candy is definitely something that few people know about.
Grapefruit is a popular fruit, rich in nutrients, delicious and fresh, loved by many people. Few people know that grapefruit pulp also contains many nutrients that are good for health.
Ripe grapefruit pulp is surrounded by a pectin mucus layer that helps the body limit fat absorption, reduce lipid absorption, and the amount of total cholesterol in the blood. This helps control blood fat effectively, preventing high blood fat.
According to Oriental medicine, grapefruit pulp is spicy, sweet, slightly bitter, warm in nature, enters the three meridians of the spleen, kidney and bladder, has the effect of clearing phlegm, digesting food, and lowering gas.
Normally, grapefruit peel is used to make sweet soup, but you can absolutely use it to make sweets for Tet that are both unique and delicious.
Dan Viet introduces a recipe for making delicious Tet dishes from grapefruit pulp.
Ingredients for making grapefruit pulp candy
– Grapefruit pulp: 1 fruit (about 200g after squeezing dry)
– 750 g rock sugar
– 500ml of water
– Grapefruit perfume: 1 teaspoon
Use rock sugar to make candy
How to make grapefruit firewood candy
– Cut the grapefruit pulp into small pieces and put them in a bowl of clean water. After washing, put the grapefruit pulp in boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes.
Wash and cut the grapefruit pulp into small pieces
– The way to clean and remove the bitterness of grapefruit pulp is the same as making the pulp to cook grapefruit sweet soup: after blanching, place the basket of grapefruit pulp under the faucet and squeeze well, until the bitterness is gone.
Blanch in boiling water
– After squeezing to remove excess water, put the drained grapefruit pulp into a mesh bag, spread a clean, dry towel on the table, place the grapefruit pulp bag on top, spread it evenly, then cover the grapefruit pulp bag with a clean towel. , dry again, then use a rolling pin to roll the dough and roll vigorously back and forth a few times. So the grapefruit pulp is dry and clean, without tiring your hands when squeezing.
Grapefruit pulp after squeezing dry
– Put 750g sugar + 500ml water into the pan. Boil until sugar dissolves.
– Add the squeezed dry grapefruit pulp. At this point, the grapefruit pulp absorbs the sugar water and will return to its original shape. At this time, there is still a lot of water left, so keep the fire at the highest level. Cook while stirring occasionally. At this time, the grapefruit pulp is still opaque white.
– When the water gradually dries up, gradually reduce the fire. The grapefruit pulp will gradually turn clear. When the sugar water dries up, lower the heat to low. At this time, you must stir well and stir continuously to keep the sugar from burning at the bottom of the pan.
The candy begins to absorb sugar
– Add 1 teaspoon of grapefruit perfume to the pan of grapefruit pulp until fragrant. If not, add vanilla or omit it.
– Then, pour the candy onto the tray and wait to cool. At this time, the candy is still quite soft. Let it cool completely and the candy will harden.
Pour candy onto tray and wait to cool
Wishing you success with this unique delicious Tet dish!
*Dish and photos taken by Thai Hoai Khanh Facebook.
