Q: Can I use a different type of ginger powder? A: Yes, but organic Luo Ping yellow ginger powder is recommended for its unique flavor and health benefits.
Q: Is there an alternative for red sugar? A: Red sugar is preferable for its warming properties, but you can use brown sugar as a substitute.
Q: Can I steam the candy using a regular steamer? A: Yes, any steamer will work, though the ZMOR electric steamer is recommended for its features.
Ginger Juice Soft Candy
Notes
- Yellow Ginger Powder (preferably organic Luo Ping) - 30g
- Glutinous Rice Flour - 150g
- Red Sugar - 150g
- Coconut Shreds - as needed
- Water - 200g (150g for ginger juice, 50g for red sugar syrup)
- Mix 30g of yellow ginger powder with 150g of water until dissolved.
- In a bowl, combine 150g of glutinous rice flour with the ginger juice, stirring until it forms a dough.
- In a pot, mix 150g of red sugar with 50g of water. Cook until the sugar dissolves, then turn off the heat.
- Pour the red sugar syrup into the ginger dough and mix thoroughly until smooth.
- Line a mold with parchment paper and pour in the mixture, smoothing it out evenly.
- Steam in an electric steamer (ZMOR or similar) for 40 minutes until set, then chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
- Spread coconut shreds on a cutting board to prevent sticking, cut the candy into pieces, and coat with the shreds.
- Your warming and nourishing ginger juice soft candy is ready to enjoy!
- Calories: Varies based on serving size
- Beneficial for warming the body and improving blood circulation
- Rich in carbohydrates and sugars