Dalgona Candy Recipe (Ppopgi)
This two-ingredient Dalgona candy recipe or Ppopgi is so simple to make and takes less than 5 minutes too. Try the squid games ppopgi or dalgona candy challenge yourself today and see if you will break under pressure.
Equipment
- Mini cookie cutters in various shapes.
Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons White sugar
- 1/8 Teaspoon Baking soda
Instructions
- The first step in making Dalgona candy is to line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it to one side.
- Next place your frying pan over a medium heat, add in the sugar, and stir until fully melted.6 Tablespoons White sugar
- Add in 1/8 of a teaspoon (a pinch) of baking soda and stir until the candy mixture is fully incorporated.1/8 Teaspoon Baking soda
- Now pour your hot candy mixture onto the parchment paper into four equal round portions.
- At this point use your hotteok press or large flat metal spatula and press down lightly so the candy will have a flat even surface (I didn't have one to hand so I left this step out).
- If using a lolly stick insert the wooden sticks into the bottom of each candy round.
- Lastly, choose your cookie cutter shape and press gently into each candy center.
- Leave your Dalgona candy to cool fully before serving.
Video
Dalgona Candy Recipe | How to make Squid game Dalgona Candy | Ppopgi
Notes
Tips & Tricks
Make sure to have everything laid out and prepared before starting to cook the Dalgona candy as each step requires your full attention
When the sugar fully melts you have to act quickly to add in the baking soda and remove it from the heat as at this stage the candy can burn quickly.
Remember to be careful when handling and pouring the hot candy as it's extremely hot and sticky and can cause serious burns if not handled correctly.
Nutrition
Calories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 18gSodium: 34mgPotassium: 1mgSugar: 18gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
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