Chinese Red Date Candy

This recipe for Chinese Red Date Candy features a chewy candy naturally sweetened with red dates. It's a mildly sweet healthier candy that is traditionally enjoyed during Chinese New Year.

Course Snack

Cuisine Asian, Chinese

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 37kcal

Author Michelle

Ingredients

125 g red dates pit removed
75 ml maltose
13 g tapioca starch
25 ml water
13 ml vegetable oil
110 g peanuts roasted or walnuts
edible glutinous rice paper optional

Instructions

Make the date paste:

Place red dates (pit/seeds removed) in steamer for 20 minutes until softened.
Blend the softened dates until smooth using a food processor or blender. If needed, add a splash of water to help the dates puree.
Cook the date puree until it dries up and is thickened.

Make the candy:

To the date puree, add maltose until all melted into the mixture.
Combine tapioca starch and water together in a bowl and mix into a slurry.
Add in slurry slowly. Turn off heat and mix well to prevent lumps.
Turn on the heat and cook until thickened (about 110-115°C).
Stir in oil and mix well, into a thick solid paste.
Add in peanuts and mix until incorporated.
Transfer to a large piece of parchment paper on a baking tray, and roll with a rolling pin to compact.
Let it cool completely (preferably the next day) and cut into rectangle pieces using a lightly oiled thin-blade knife.
Wrap individual candies with edible glutinous rice paper, if desired.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.

Notes

Use 9" by 6" x 0.5" pan.

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