Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh grapes
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- Bamboo skewers
Instructions:
1. Prepare the fruits:
Wash the strawberries, grapes, and pineapple chunks thoroughly under running water. Pat them dry using a paper towel, ensuring there is no excess moisture.
2. Skewer the fruits:
Take the bamboo skewers and carefully slide the strawberries, grapes, and pineapple chunks onto them. You can alternate between different types of fruits to create colorful tanghulu sticks.
3. Make the sugar syrup:
In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Place the saucepan on medium heat and stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely. Once dissolved, let the syrup simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove the saucepan from the heat and set it aside to cool down.
4. Coat the fruits:
Dip each skewered fruit into the sugar syrup, ensuring they are fully coated. Hold the skewer over the saucepan for a few seconds to let any excess syrup drip off.
5. Let them harden:
Place the coated fruits on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow them to cool and harden at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes.
6. Serve and enjoy:
Once the tanghulu sticks have hardened, they are ready to be served. Arrange them on a platter and enjoy this delectable treat with your family and friends!
Making tanghulu at home is a fun and delicious way to enjoy this popular Chinese street food. With just a few simple steps, you can create a tantalizing treat that everyone will love. So, why not give it a try and bring some of that street food charm into your own kitchen? Happy cooking!