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Exclusive Candied Kumquats

Exclusive Candied Kumquats

Kumquats slit, seeded and flattened, macerated in sugar then slow-simmered with rock sugar until translucent and glossy, finished with osmanthus for a citrusy, throat-soothing preserve.

Instructions

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    Wash the kumquats.

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    Make vertical decorative cuts without cutting through the top or bottom.

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    Flatten and squeeze out the seeds.

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    Get everything ready.

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    Add a little sugar and stir well.

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    Marinate for a few days until the sugar dissolves.

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    Put clear water in the pot, add kumquats and the soup base.

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    Add a few pieces of rock sugar.

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    Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and cook until the kumquats become translucent.

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    Turn off the heat.

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    Sprinkle osmanthus flowers.

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    So cold.

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    Put it in the bottle.

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    Finished product.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • kumquat
    to taste
  • Clear water
    a little

Seasonings

  • rock sugar
    a few pieces
  • white sugar
    to taste