Dalgona Candy from Squid Game

Want to learn how to make Dalgona Candy (Korean Honeycomb Toffee) to play the Squid Game Dalgona challenge? This sugar candy recipe comes together quickly and easily with only two simple ingredients. This recipe will teach you how to make ppopgi with everyday kitchen tools instead of requiring a candy-making kit.

This was a super-fun candy to make and I love that you don't need any special tools. No spoilers in the video but let's talk about Squid Game! I could not believe the ending!!!

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[lisalisa]

As a Korean we used to make this as kids all the time. Tips: low flame. No baking spray!! Use powder sugar instead. Push the shape all the way

[tacosmexicanstyle]

I made these for my boyfriend yesterday, we both had a try cutting out the star and umbrella. Players 418 and 372, eliminated.

[jen]

This had some chaotic energy and I appreciate that John.

[angierodriguez]

The gunshot noise when you said “it broke”, was everything 😂

[saharhamlani]

I agree! I don't usually watch shows like that either but everyone I know kept talking about it. On Monday evening, I decided to just watch the first episode to see what it's about. 10 hours later, I binged the entire show in one night! Lol

[McFlingleson]

John's over there laughing and playing a gunshot noise when he breaks the star, but I'm not ready to laugh about the anxiety this show caused me.

[ginnipig]

Made these last night for my kids, they loved it! I use another sheet of oiled parchment on top of the Dalgona then pressed it with my measuring cup, which worked well.

[NS-hsvp]

That last episode was shocking! Especially after I cried all those tears for them before!

[bowonkang]

as a native korean’s perspective, it looks authentic! haha😋 great work!

[GfMkUrwkslufgzvtJOeg]

Wow, ever never imagined you'd share how to make Dalgona in your channel! So happy to see it. Just a little tip I'd like to share with everyone. If you are making it just to play the shape-cutting game, ignore this. But if you are someone who actually likes eating Dalgona, I recommend adding a couple drops of vanilla extract, which helps to get rid of that bitter taste from baking soda :)

[sadiyabegum]

The person who disliked this video lost the game

[dodoandoua]

We've waited so long for this 😂😂😂❤

[venomg]

I just wanted to see the first episode to see what was up & holy crap, I couldn't stop. It was the best show I've seen in awhile. Highly recommended!! 🖤

[뚱록]

As a Korean, I’m so happy that u made this video! This is pretty accurate. If u dont have stain ladle u can use a pot as well though it will be harder to work with. After cooking the candies, put water in the ladle and it will melt the sugars. Dalgona is actually pretty easy to make! Anyway, John, I’m happy that u r uploading vids more often and u covered a korean recipe! Hope i can get to see more.

[frankpuccino]

As a Korean man lived in countryside when I was young and mastered homemade Dalgonas since then, I could share some useful tips and tricks with making good looking and tasty Dalgona snack.

If you don't have a parchment paper with you, spread some good amount of sugar that would literally pile on your tray like a snow. Dalgona mixture won't stick on the tray if there's enough sugar on the bottom. I don't have an oven tray so I just do it on my cutting board. Works great.

I liked when John used a measuring cup which was just brilliant... if you have a burger press or something that's more flat on the edge it would do better job for making more appealing shape. Spraying or oiling your press might affect to the taste of Dalgona so I prefer to heat the press a little bit on stove and firmly press on the sugar pile so the coated sugar on the press will do the job. Also when you're suffering with Dalgona mixture sticking to your press, try cooling down the mixture at least 30 seconds before pressing down. Waiting enough until the mixture dries and solidifies just enough that you could still press it down and make a shape with cookie cutter is the key.

You could see how John pulled his ladle away from the heat right after he put the baking soda, and this is very important although he didn't point it out in the video. Overheating the mixture when it starts to rise will easily burn the mixture and make too many air bubbles, also the result will look like a dirty sponge. You'll just wanna mix it until you see the beautiful cappuccino color and do not overheat it.

Oh and here goes the general rule when serving Dalgonas to your friends: If you love them a lot, press the shape cutter hard as you can and spank the shit down on the tray. If you hate them and want them to get shot in heads, carefully press it down as if you could see a mere trace of lines.

[kylebrown]

Thanks for doing this, John! My kid asked me to make this today and I told him to get lost after looking up how to make it. Then I saw you and said I'll try it, because one of my fave cooks is showing me how. I'm off to make it for him. Thanks for taking the time to show us!

[boomtv]

와 달고나 엄청 잘 만드시네요~ 시간가는 줄 모르고 시청했습니다ㅎㅎ
아무래도 마지막 달고나 뽑기는 어렵죠😂 잘 보고 갑니다 ! 한글자막까지 굿 !

[mewapinya]

This makes me full of joy. Have a great day John!

[DarleneMW]

Omg! I loved it and binged watched it over 2 days!

[agnesw]

I watched all the 9 episodes of Squid Game on a Sunday! Totally hooked and now I'm game to try these cookies.