You can use honey instead of sugar and add sliced pears, jujubes, and chestnuts to take advantage of the natural sweetness of the ingredients.
Calories
153kcal
Carbs
34.2g
Protein
3.4g
Fat
0.3g
Sodium
15.2mg
Ingredients
Main
Others
Citron(200g), Chestnut(25g), Jujube(15g), Korean Pear(50g), Pomegranate(20g), Honey(10g), Salt(0.5g), Water(300g)
Finding these ingredients in the US
- Korean PearKorean pears are at Asian markets and many supermarkets in fall. For marinades, a Bosc pear with a little sugar works.
- JujubeDried jujubes (Korean red dates) are at Korean and Chinese markets. In savory dishes, leave them out rather than substituting raisins.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g of main ingredientsChestnut
- Rich in dietary fiber (6g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
- Rich in vitamin C (19mg) — acts as an antioxidant and helps you absorb iron
Jujube
- Rich in vitamin C (86mg) — acts as an antioxidant and helps you absorb iron
- Contains natural sugars (24g) — provides quick energy for daily activities
Korean Pear
- Contains natural sugars (8.3g) — provides quick energy for daily activities
- Contains dietary fiber (1.1g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Source: RDA National Standard Food Composition Table. General nutritional info, not a claim of medical benefit.
Instructions
Follow the steps to see at a glance when and how each ingredient is used.
🔍Score the citron with a cross and blanch in salted boiling water to clean the peel.
🔍Remove the flesh from the citron, deseed, and thinly julienne the citron flesh and inner peel.
🔍Julienne the chestnut, jujube, and Korean pear and mix with 2 to make the filling.
🔍Fill the scooped-out citron with filling to about ⅔ and tie the opening with string.
🔍Fill a container with the bundled citron, pour in honey water, seal well, and store in the fridge.
🔍Age for about 3-4 weeks, then serve with pomegranate.