Soft Homemade Gangjeong (Korean Nut Bar)
Make Deliciously Soft Gangjeong at Home!
Store-bought gangjeong can be quite hard, can’t they? This recipe allows you to choose your own ingredients and create a soft, easy-to-eat gangjeong right in your own kitchen. It’s especially designed for those with weaker teeth, ensuring a delightful experience. Make this healthy snack, loved by the whole family, and even use it as a thoughtful gift!
Nuts (Total 500g)- 50g Dried Blackberries
- 150g Walnuts
- 50g Sunflower Seeds
- 100g Hemp Seeds
- 50g Sliced Almonds
- 50g Dried Cherries
- 50g Dried Blueberries
Seasoning- 120g Oligosaccharide
- 15g Sugar
- 120g Oligosaccharide
- 15g Sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, lightly toast the walnuts in a pan to enhance their nutty flavor. Once cooled slightly, break them into bite-sized pieces with your hands. Be careful not to crush them too finely.
Step 2
Hemp seeds are rich in unsaturated fatty acids and protein, making them very beneficial for our health. You can use them as they are.
Step 3
Lightly toast all the nuts (walnuts, sunflower seeds, sliced almonds, dried cherries, dried blueberries, dried blackberries) over low heat. This toasts them, makes them safer to consume, and enhances their crispiness. Only the hemp seeds are used without toasting.
Step 4
In a pot, combine the oligosaccharide and sugar. Gently stir to dissolve the sugar using the wrist action of your spatula, rather than vigorous stirring. This is key to preventing the gangjeong from becoming too hard! Once you turn on the heat, cook for exactly 3 minutes and 30 seconds. This precise timing is crucial for the right consistency.
Step 5
After 3 minutes and 30 seconds, immediately turn off the heat. Quickly add all the toasted nuts and stir rapidly to ensure they are evenly coated with the syrup. Then, spread the mixture thinly and evenly into a prepared gangjeong mold or a pan lined with parchment paper.
Step 6
Cover the spread with parchment paper and press down firmly with a flat object, such as a rolling pin or a dedicated press, to compact the gangjeong. Ensure it’s pressed evenly to set the shape.
Step 7
Allow the finished gangjeong to cool completely at room temperature. Cutting it while warm can cause it to crumble, so waiting until it has fully hardened is important.
Step 8
Once cooled and hardened, the gangjeong will develop a beautiful, glossy sheen and look very appetizing. It’s almost ready!
Step 9
When the gangjeong is completely firm, use a knife or a pizza cutter to slice it into your desired pieces. Aim for pieces that are not too thin to prevent them from breaking apart.
Step 10
And there you have it – soft and delicious homemade gangjeong! It makes a wonderful gift for holidays or special occasions. It’s a healthy treat that even those with sensitive teeth, like my husband, can enjoy without worry. ^^
Step 11
Individually wrapping the pieces makes them easy to store and enjoy, and also presents them beautifully if you’re giving them as gifts. Share your heartfelt creations with these homemade gangjeong.
