let's make TANGHULU ORANGES
let's make TANGHULU ORANGES is a easy Chinese recipe that serves 4. 120 calories per serving. Recipe by Chris Wang on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 35 min
Cost: $2.80 total, $0.70 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 medium Orange (peeled, segmented into bite‑size pieces, dried thoroughly)
- 200 g Granulated Sugar (use standard white granulated sugar; keep ratio 2:1 sugar to water)
- 125 ml Water (cold, measured precisely; will be combined with sugar)
- 6 Bamboo Skewers (soaked in water for 10 minutes to prevent burning)
Instructions
Prepare the Fruit
Wash the oranges, peel them, and cut into bite‑size wedges or segments. Pat dry with paper towels and skewer 2–3 pieces per bamboo skewer.
Time: PT5M
Measure Sugar and Water
Weigh 200 g of granulated sugar and measure 125 ml of cold water. Add both to the saucepan; give a quick stir just to combine, then stop stirring.
Time: PT2M
Cook the Sugar Syrup
Place the saucepan over medium‑high heat. Bring to a boil without stirring. Once boiling, reduce heat slightly and watch for the syrup to turn a deep amber color (or reach 150 °C on a candy thermometer).
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 150°C
Dip the Fruit
Using tongs, dip each skewered orange piece into the hot syrup, turning to coat all sides. Let excess drip off.
Time: PT5M
Set and Serve
Place the coated skewers on a parchment‑lined cooling rack. Allow the glaze to harden for 3–5 minutes at room temperature, then serve immediately.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 0 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Vegan (if using vegan‑certified sugar)
Last updated: April 14, 2026








