反沙芋头
反沙芋头 is a home-style dessert at difficulty 3/5 (Intermediate), about 397 kcal. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.
3 / 5
★★★☆☆
397 kcal
Ingredients
- Lipu taro (can be purchased easily online/e-commerce platforms, economical and fresh)
- White sugar or rock sugar
- Water
- Scallions (green onions)
Steps
- Cut the taro into strips (Make the strips slightly thick so they do not break apart easily during the stir-frying).
- Add oil heavy enough to submerge the taro. Wait for the oil to heat up (insert chopsticks into the oil; small bubbles should appear).
- Put the taro into the oil and deep fry until it floats to the top. It should turn slightly yellow and a chopstick should be able to poke through it easily.
- Save the [deep-fried] taro oil and do not waste it; it can be used for stir-frying other vegetables later.
- Next is the key step: Heat the sugar (30g) and water (15g) according to a 2:1 ratio until the color does not change and small bubbles appear.
- Pour in the scallions and taro, turn off the heat, and stir-fry. As the temperature cools down, the sugar will crystallize (the 'fan sha' effect).
- Plate it and serve!
Notes
反沙芋头 is a traditional Chaoshan snack characterized by a crispy outside and soft, glutinous inside. It is a delicious, sweet, and fragrant snack often served for afternoon tea. Lipu taro is rich in dietary fiber, potassium, and various vitamins, providing a lasting sense of fullness. While the recipe isn't difficult, mastering the timing to cook the sugar is essential; it is suitable for beginners with basic cooking skills. The whole process takes about 20 minutes.
Estimated difficulty: ★★★
Estimated calories: 397 kcal
Category: 反沙芋头
Calculations:
- Lipu taro 200g
- White sugar 30g
- Water 15g
- The freshly made 反沙芋头 is very hot; please be careful not to burn your mouth.
- Paired with tea, it's so relaxing~
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