Microwave Tanghulu (80/20 Method)

Name: Microwave Tanghulu (80/20 Method)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 0.5 cup water; 0.5 cup white granulated sugar; fruits; bbq skewers

10 mins prepServes 4

A simplified microwave method for making Tanghulu, focusing on an easy sugar syrup coating for fruits with minimal effort.

4 servings

What you need

½ cup water

½ cup white sugar

1 fresh fruit

1 BBQ Skewers

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Instructions

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the water and white granulated sugar. For a 1:1 ratio (as listed in ingredients, 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar), microwave for an initial 3-4 minutes, then continue in 1-2 minute intervals for a total of approximately 8 minutes. 
2. (Optional: For a 2:1 sugar to water ratio, microwave for an initial 2-3 minutes, then in 1-minute intervals for a total of approximately 5 minutes. This ratio provides a harder coating).
3. DO NOT STIR the mixture during microwaving to prevent crystallization.
4. Use a digital thermometer to monitor the syrup's temperature. It is ready when it reaches 300F (149C).
5. While the syrup is cooking, wash, thoroughly dry, and skewer your desired fruits onto the BBQ skewers.
6. Once the syrup reaches 300F, carefully dip the skewered fruits into the hot syrup, ensuring an even coating.
7. Place the coated fruits on parchment paper or a greased surface and allow them to cool completely until the sugar coating hardens.

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