‘Squid Game’: The Dalgona Recipe the Korean Vendor Used To Make the Candy on the Netflix Show
After the overwhelming success and popularity of the Korean Netflix series Squid Game, fans have attempted to recreate the dalgona candy (or cookie?) recipe to try their luck at home. With many recipes floating over the internet, here’s the only recipe you’ll need. The recipe comes straight from the Korean street vendor who made the actual Squid Game dalgona candies in the silver tins.
Dalgona candy in ‘Squid Game’
Squid Game episode 3, “The Man With the Umbrella,” introduced non-Korean fans to the sweet treat called “Honeycomb” or dalgona candy. In the episode, Player 067 (Jung Ho-yeon) climbs into the vents to see the pink soldiers melting large vats of sugar. During the game, players choose one of the symbols. They don’t realize that these would be the shapes they will have to delicately pick out of the candy.
The players are then given a circular tin case containing dalagona candy with their chosen shape and a needle. They then had to gently remove the shape from the candy without it breaking or cracking. If the shape breaks, they are violently eliminated from the game.
How to make the dalgona candy as the Korean street vendor did for the Netflix show
Squid Game has been streamed 111 million times worldwide since its release, and its popularity continues to rise. Now, the recipe for the Korean dalgona candy has gained popularity all over the globe. The trend has taken over the internet, with Squid Game fans attempting to make their own candy to play the delicate game at home. The “Squid Game Candy Challenge” remains popular on TikTok.
Now, the actual vendor who created the dalgona candy for the Netflix series is giving up their secrets and recipe (via GMA).
For Squid Game fans looking to make dalgona at home, the recipe is fairly straightforward. Start by melting one tablespoon of sugar on low heat. Then, stir the melting sugar in a scoop before adding a pinch of baking soda.
Next, stir the mixture until it turns to a creamy, golden brown. You’ll then pour it onto a flat tray sprinkled with sugar. Flatten the mixture using a metal tool and stamp the candy with the shape of your choice. After it completely cools, remove it from the tray. The final step is to carefully remove the shape from the center of the candy.
The rise in dalgona candy popularity all over the world
Dalgona candy is a nostalgic Korean honeycomb sugar candy with a distinct nutty, bitter, and sweet taste. Vendors would set up their candy outside of schools, and kids would play the game. Kids would attempt to remove the shape from the brittle candy. If they’re successful, they would win another treat for free or even be rewarded with a small toy.
This fun childhood game was given another life when used in the violent K-drama series Squid Game. Thanks to the massive success, fans worldwide are learning not only to enjoy the ppopgi game, but they’re learning how to make their own dalgona candy. Street vendors also reported increased sales of the candy thanks to Squid Game.
Fans have taken over TikTok with the “Dalgona Candy Challenge” and trying and failing at creating this candied treat. This recipe will hopefully help fans make the dalgona candy. However, there are no tips to remove the shape from the honeycomb successfully.
