Kim Dae-seok's Dalgona

Name: Kim Dae-seok's Dalgona
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: white sugar 2 tablespoons; yellow sugar 1/4 tablespoon; baking soda 1 to 2 pinches; a small amount of sugar for the tray

A nostalgic dalgona recipe made by mixing white sugar and yellow sugar for a deep flavor, with precise pressure and timing to help prevent sticking.

10 min Difficulty Normal Snacks & desserts

Main ingredients

white sugaryellow sugarbaking soda

Ingredients needed 1 servings

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Recipe

Since dalgona must be pressed before it cools, prepare the tray in advance by evenly spreading 1 tablespoon of sugar on the bottom to prevent sticking.
Scoop 2 tablespoons of white sugar and 1/4 tablespoon of yellow sugar into the dalgona spoon, distributing them evenly.
Turn on medium heat on the gas stove, and gently lift the spoon slightly above the flame while stirring continuously with a wooden chopstick until the sugar melts completely.
Once the sugar is fully melted without lumps, remove the spoon from the flame and immediately add the baking soda, stirring quickly with the chopstick.
When the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and uniformly blended like a seasoning, carefully pour it onto the prepared sugar-coated tray.
Do not press down firmly right away—let it cool slightly first, then gently press with a flat board to spread it thinly and evenly.
Lightly place your desired mold on top and press once more to clearly define the shape.
Once the dalgona has cooled completely and hardened, carefully separate it from the tray to finish.

Place white sugar and yellow sugar in the spoon, melt over medium heat while stirring until no lumps remain.
Remove from flame, add baking soda, stir quickly to puff up, then pour onto the sugar-lined tray.
Let it cool briefly, then gently press with a flat board and mold to set the shape, followed by cooling.

Cooking tips

Avoid pressing too hard with the board, as this can cause the dalgona to stick permanently to the tray—use gentle wrist motion instead.
When making a second batch, clean the spoon thoroughly with water and dry it completely before reheating to avoid bitterness or burning.
Adding a small amount of yellow sugar enhances both color depth and texture compared to using white sugar alone.

Recommended for

Those who want to enjoy fun, nostalgic playtime with kids at home easily.
People who often fail because their dalgona sticks to the press or burns.
Those looking to upgrade taste and appearance by adding yellow sugar.

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Ingredients needed 🛒1 servings