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Preparation
8 hours
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Processing
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Jam is a traditional dish that cannot be missed during the Tet holiday of every Vietnamese family. In today’s cooking article, TasteVN will share with you a simple, delicious recipe for candied tangerine peel and ginger to enjoy during Tet!
Ingredients for Candied Tangerine Peel and Ginger For 4 people
Tangerine peel 100 gr White sugar 200 gr Ginger 100 gr Salt 1 tablespoon
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose good tangerines
- For tangerines, good tangerines will have firm, naturally shiny yellow skin, soft to the touch, and elastic. The stem should not be detached or wilted, the fruit should be fresh and not bruised or have any blemishes. Some tangerines may have beautiful, firm skin but lack elasticity and feel hard when held; those are immature fruits that will not taste good when made into jam.
- However, you should also avoid choosing tangerines that are too large or overly plump, as they are often fertilized with too much nitrogen, making them less fragrant and less sweet.
How to choose ginger for good jam
You should choose young ginger, medium-sized roots, with shiny and firm skin, avoiding old ginger as it is usually fibrous, very spicy, and does not taste good.
How to make candied tangerine peel and ginger
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Prepare the ingredients
After buying tangerines, peel them and cut the peel into strips. Peel the ginger and cut it into strips.
Next, soak the tangerine peel and the cut ginger strips in warm water mixed with 1 tablespoon of salt for about 1 hour, then rinse with cold water about 4 – 5 times and let drain.
Tip:
- You should soak and rinse the tangerine peel and ginger multiple times to reduce the bitterness and spiciness.
- The tangerine flesh (segments) can be stored in the refrigerator for later use, blended into smoothies, or used to prepare many delicious dishes like cakes, salads, etc.
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Soak the mixture
Put tangerine peel, ginger, and sugar in a bowl in a 1:1 ratio (for every 200g of ginger and tangerine peel, add 200g of sugar accordingly).
Mix the ingredients well and place them in the refrigerator to soak overnight or for 8 hours for the tangerine peel and ginger to absorb the sugar evenly.
After about 8 hours, take the mixture of candied fruit and ginger out, and add more water until it covers the mixture.
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Cook the candied fruit
Put the mixture of tangerine peel and ginger mixed with sugar into a pan, cook on low heat, frequently stirring until the tangerine peel and ginger are dry, and the sugar is dry and white, sticking to the candied fruit, and it’s done.
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Completion
Spread the candied fruit on a tray, flatten it out to cool quickly and prevent clumping, then place the candied fruit in jars for later use.
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Final Product
The candied tangerine peel and ginger after completion has a beautiful golden yellow color, with a moderately sweet and sour taste, not too sharp, with a light spiciness that tickles the tip of the tongue and stimulates the taste buds tremendously; this dish is perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea.
How to Store Candied Tangerine Peel:
- To preserve it for a long time, you should place the candy in a glass jar or a tightly sealed box and store it in the refrigerator.
- Although the candy can last a long time (over 1 month), you should not keep it too long as it will affect the taste of the candy.
- Utensils such as glass jars or spoons used to scoop the candy must be clean and dry; otherwise, it may cause the candy to develop a film or spoil.
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Hopefully, this article has provided you with more information on how to make candied tangerine peel and ginger delicious and appealing, sweeter. Wishing you success!
*Refer to images and recipes from Cooky.vn
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