Dalgona or ppopgi is a nostalgic Korean honeycomb sugar candy that’s made with sugar and baking soda. Here are step-by-step instructions and tips for successfully making this Squid Game Candy at home!
Gather all the ingredients and tools before starting.
Add sugar to the ladle. Hold the ladle over low to medium low heat. When the sugar starts to melt around the edges, stir.
Continue to stir constantly, controlling the heat. If it starts to smoke, raise the ladle a few inches above the heat, and lower it closer once it cools off a little. Repeat as necessary until the sugar completely melts without any lumps.
Pour the mixture onto a non-stick baking sheet, skillet, or parchment paper, scraping with a rubber spatula. Place the tip of the optional lollipop stick into the mixture.
Let it cool. Then, lightly tap it to see if it doesn't stick, and then press it all the way to the desired thickness. This helps prevent the dalgona from sticking to the press.