Key Parameters
Temperature
47.5°C
45°C - 50°C
Time
20 minutes
10 minutes - 30 minutes
Equipment
Marble or granite surfaceWooden or bamboo stickSugar thermometer
Steps
- 1.
Longxu Tang (Dragon Whisker Candy) (Beijing): Creates the signature hair-thin sugar strands wrapped around nut fillings
- 2.
Jian Dui (Sesame Balls) (Fujian): Modified version creates ultra-thin crispy shells
- 3.
Baklava (Adapted by Chinese Muslim communities): Produces exceptionally fine phyllo-like layers