How To Make Ginger Chews
There's something incredibly satisfying about making homemade candies, especially when they're packed with the warmth and zing of fresh ginger. These ginger candy chews are soft, bouncy, and have just the right balance of sweetness and spice—a perfect treat for any ginger lover!
Servings 10
Calories 153kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh ginger old or young ginger, as preferred
- 150 g glutinous rice flour
- 150 g brown sugar
- 50 g ginger juice for the syrup
- Cooked glutinous rice flour as needed (for dusting)
Instructions
Extract Ginger Juice
- Wash 500g of fresh ginger thoroughly and cut it into small pieces.
- Use a juicer to extract the juice, yielding approximately 400g of ginger juice.
Prepare the Batter
- Mix 150g of glutinous rice flour with 150g of ginger juice. Stir until smooth. If the mixture feels too wet, add a little more flour.
- In a small pot, boil 150g of brown sugar with 50g of ginger juice over high heat. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves, then remove from heat.
- Pour the brown sugar syrup into the ginger-flour mixture. Stir until the batter becomes smooth and velvety.
Steam the Batter
- Pour the batter into a heatproof dish and steam for 30 minutes over boiling water. Ensure the steamer lid is covered with a cloth to prevent water from dripping onto the batter.
Shape and Cut the Candy
- Dust a clean work surface with cooked glutinous rice flour. Place the steamed dough on top and sprinkle more flour to prevent sticking.
- Gently press and shape the dough without over-kneading. Over-kneading can make the dough overly sticky.
- Roll the dough out thinly using a rolling pin. Cut it into small squares or use scissors to create bite-sized pieces.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.5mg