Dalgona Candy Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat a small non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Add sugar to the pan and let it melt without stirring.
- Once sugar starts to melt around the edges, gently swirl the pan to distribute heat.
- Continue heating until all sugar is melted and turns a light amber color.
- Remove from heat and quickly add baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Stir quickly until the mixture foams and becomes light and airy.
- Immediately pour the mixture onto a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Let cool for 2-3 minutes until firm but still warm.
- Cut into pieces or break apart while still warm.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Special Notes
Dalgona candy is a traditional Korean street food that became popular worldwide through the Netflix series "Squid Game." The baking soda creates a unique honeycomb texture that's both crunchy and airy. The key is to work quickly once you add the baking soda, as the mixture will start to set immediately. This candy has a sweet, caramel-like flavor with a distinctive texture. It's best eaten fresh as it can become sticky over time. You can add food coloring or different extracts to create variations of this classic treat.