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Tanghulu Recipe - Mango with Tajín
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Easy Tanghulu Recipe with Mango and Tajín

This crunchy candied Tanghulu Recipe fuses a popular Chinese street food snack with the classic Mexican flavors of mango and tajin. It's so easy to make and crazy delicious! You will love this sweet and spicy, candy-coated treat!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese, Mexican
Keyword: Chinese fruit candy, tajin mango, tanghulu recipe, Tanghulu recipe without corn syrup
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 mango ripe but firm
  • Bamboo skewers
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 water
  • Tajín seasoning

Instructions

  • Peel the mango and cut into chunks. Pat the chunks with a paper towel to remove some of the moisture.
  • Thread 1-3 cubes into skewers, then line a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper.
  • Add sugar and water to a small saucepan and heat over medium to medium high heat until boiling. Don't stir. Boil for 10-12 minutes until it reaches 300 degrees F. If you don't have a thermometer, dip a spoon into the mixture, then immediately dip in cold water. If the sugar hardens immediately to a hard and crunchy texture, the mixture is ready.
  • Dip the mango skewers into the sugar mixture to coat on all sides.
  • Remove and place on parchment paper, then sprinkle with Tajín.
  • The sugar coating should harden immediately, and you can enjoy right away!

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Notes

Expert Tips

  • Skewers: You'll also need wooden bamboo skewers for this recipe. Metal skewers can work, but I find that wooden ones hold the fruit better, lowering the chance of it slipping off.
  • Fruit: You can make this recipe with a variety of fruit. The most popular Chinese versions are made with hawthorn fruit or strawberries. You can always substitute the fruit of your choice and omit the tajin if desired. 

Storage Tips

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Leftovers will last up to 1 to 2 weeks in the refrigerator, depending on the moisture level of the fruit. 
  • Just a heads up - any cuts or moisture on the fruit will make the candied outside soften and get runny.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving - makes 4 | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg