Preparation
20 minutes
Processing
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Nougat candy, also known as happy candy, is a popular snack in France thanks to the harmonious combination of the sweet creaminess of powdered milk and the nutty flavors of various nuts. Today, let’s make green tea – chocolate nougat with the Into the kitchen section of TasteVN.
Ingredients for Green Tea – Chocolate Nougat For 25 – 30 pieces
Green tea powder 5 gr Chocolate powder 5 gr Marshmallow candy 240 gr Unsalted butter 80 gr Whole milk powder 160 gr Cashews 70 gr (peeled) Whole almonds 60 gr Pumpkin seeds 50 gr (peeled) Raisins 40 gr Dried blueberries 30 gr Dried apricots 40 gr Dried rose buds 10 gr
Ingredient Information
What is green tea powder?
- Green tea powder is a type of powder made from ground green tea leaves, usually having a deep green color and containing many nutrients beneficial for the body.
- You can easily find green tea powder at supermarkets, traditional markets, or reputable e-commerce sites.
- Additionally, to ensure quality, you can also make green tea powder at home following the detailed instructions shared by TasteVN.
What is marshmallow?
- Marshmallow is a type of chewy candy, very soft, usually made from the main ingredients of sugar, gelatin, food coloring, and some additives.
- To buy marshmallow, you can visit convenience stores, supermarkets, or order from reputable e-commerce websites.
- Alternatively, to ensure the quality of the candy, you can easily make it at home following the instructions below from TasteVN.
What is rice paper?
- Rice paper is a type of paper made from rice, thin and particularly edible, often used to wrap candy to help preserve it longer and more hygienically.
- You can find rice paper at stores that specialize in baking supplies or order from reputable e-commerce websites.
Tools needed
Non-stick pan, pot, basket, rolling pin, flat whisk, rice paper, parchment paper,…
How to make Green Tea – Chocolate Nougat
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Prepare the ingredients
For the nuts, you put them in the pan and roast over low heat for 7 – 10 minutes, then pour them onto a plate to cool completely.
Tip: If you use a oven, spread the nuts evenly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, bake for 7 – 10 minutes at 170 degrees Celsius, take the nuts out and let them cool completely.For dried fruits such as raisins, dried blueberries, and dried apricots, soak them in a bowl of warm water (about 60 degrees Celsius) for 10 minutes to soften, then drain in a colander, spread the fruits on a tray, and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess water.
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Make green tea nougat
Place a pan on the stove, add 40g of vegetable butter, and gently stir to melt the butter completely over low heat. Next, add 120g of marshmallow candy, stirring continuously until the candy is completely melted.
Once the marshmallow candy has melted, add 80g of full-fat milk powder and 5g of green tea powder, stirring well to combine the ingredients.
Tip:
- You must keep the heat at the lowest setting and stir continuously to prevent the marshmallow candy from burning and separating from the butter. It’s advisable to use a flat silicone spatula to avoid burning your hands.
- You should not reduce the amount of milk powder because if there is too little, the candy will separate from the butter during storage.
- If you like the chocolate flavor, you can simply replace the green tea powder with cocoa powder.
Next, add all the nuts and dried fruits, and stir well. When the candy forms a solid mass and no longer sticks to the bottom of the pan, turn off the heat.
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Make chocolate nougat
Similar to the method of making green tea nougat in step 2.
You prepare another pan, using the same ingredient quantities and order as above. When it’s time to add the green tea powder, just replace it with cocoa powder.
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Completion
Quickly pour the nougat mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper, place the remaining parchment paper on top and use a rolling pin to roll it to your desired thickness. Gently peel off the top sheet of parchment paper, and use a knife to trim the edges of the candy if it doesn’t look good.
Finally, sprinkle the dried rose buds evenly on the surface of the candy and press lightly to make the petals stick to the candy.
Let the candy cool completely for 5 – 6 hours at room temperature or 3 – 4 hours in the refrigerator.
After that, use a knife to cut the candy into bite-sized pieces, you can enjoy it right away or wrap it in rice paper and then place it in a sealed plastic bag for later use.
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Final Product
The green tea nougat is chewy and soft, with a moderate sweetness, fragrant with green tea, crispy and delicious nuts, while the dried fruits are sweet and chewy, blending in a delightful taste!
Tips for successful execution
- You should choose to buy soft marshmallow candies that do not have sugar coating so that the candy melts quickly without becoming hard when cooked under heat.
- The main ingredients that cannot be substituted in the nougat recipe are marshmallow, whole milk powder, and unsalted butter.
- It’s best to choose unsalted butter that is white because it will help the candy be white and have a more fragrant and rich flavor; do not use margarine to avoid changing the taste and making it unappetizing.
- You can combine with various jams such as orange jam, grape jam, grapefruit jam, etc., to diversify the flavor of the candy.
- It is advisable to use an amount of nuts and jams equivalent to the ratio of milk powder and butter to help balance the candy’s flavor, avoiding making it too sweet or too heavy.
- You can easily find the above ingredients at stores selling baking supplies, supermarkets, traditional markets, or order on reputable e-commerce platforms.
How to store nougat
- Use rice paper to wrap the candy and place the candy in individual nylon bags, using a bag sealing machine or hair dryer to seal the candy bags tightly.
- You can also place the candy in a glass jar with a tight lid for storage; the candy will stick together a bit when taken out for use if stored this way.
- Green tea nougat can be kept for 1 month at room temperature and about 2 months in the refrigerator.
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With the detailed instructions above, TasteVN wishes you success in making the green tea nougat – chocolate that is incredibly delicious and sweetly appealing for your loved ones.
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