How to Make Guilinggao

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★
Ingredients and Tools Needed
- Guilinggao powder: 25 g
- Cold water: 120 ml
- Boiling water: 500 ml
- White granulated sugar: 100 g
- Small pot
- Stirring utensil
- Mold or bowl
Yield
Each batch yields approximately 3–4 small bowls, suitable for 2–4 people.
Instructions
- Pour 25 g of Guilinggao powder and 120 ml of cold water into a pot. Stir thoroughly until no lumps remain.
- In another container, add 100 g of white granulated sugar and pour in 500 ml of boiling water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Slowly pour the sugar water into the Guilinggao powder mixture, stirring immediately to prevent clumping.
- Transfer the mixture back into the pot. Heat over medium-low heat while stirring continuously to prevent sticking to the bottom.
- Cook until the liquid thickens and begins to form small bubbles, then remove from heat.
- Quickly pour the mixture into a mold and allow it to cool and set naturally. For better texture, refrigerate for 1–2 hours before serving.
Additional Tips
- Avoid moving the container while the Guilinggao is cooling, as this may affect its setting.
- Avoid using high heat during cooking to prevent clumping or burning the bottom.
- You can add honey, condensed milk, or fruit according to your personal preference.
- The concentration of Guilinggao powder may vary slightly by brand. Refer to the package instructions and adjust the ratios as needed.
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