Winter melon (Candied)
Ingredient Name: Candied winter melon, sugared winter melon, or candied gourd
Traditional Chinese Name: 糖冬瓜 (táng dōng guā)
What is this?
- Cooked and sugar coated winter melon
- The sugar is usually a glucose type substance that the melon is dipped in and allowed to dry
- A very common Asian snack
- Easily made at home
How do I prepare it?
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If you’re purchasing it premade, no preparation needed
Where can I buy this?
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This is available in most Asian supermarkets
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It is also commonly sold in Asian “snack” stores that carry a variety of traditional Chinese snacks
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If you can’t find premade sugared winter melon, you can also consider making it
What is the cost?
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Extremely affordable
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A few pieces cost $2-3 HKD (as pictured above)
Any benefits?
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Winter melons are known to remove heatiness and helps detoxify the body
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There are a variety of uses for candied winter melon (soups, stews, desserts or eaten as is)
Any precautions?
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The sugar : melon ratio is quite high, meaning it’s high in sugars
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Consume in moderation
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