Sweet & Tangy Tangerine ‘Cheong’ (Preserve) – No Sugar Needed!
Boost Immunity! Make Refreshing Tangerine ‘Cheong’ with Tangerines and Hallabong
Do you often worry about the amount of sugar when making fruit preserves? Using too little sugar can cause spoilage, and too much can make them overly sweet and difficult to drink. But with this recipe, you can create a delicious tangerine ‘cheong’ that doesn’t spoil, even without sugar, and fully captures the fresh, zesty flavor of tangerines. If you’re concerned about vitamin intake for your children amidst ongoing viruses, this tangerine ‘cheong’ is an excellent solution. By thoroughly washing and thinly slicing tangerines, and adding special ingredients instead of sugar, you can enjoy the vibrant flavor and essential vitamins of tangerines. Even the peels are so delicious that everyone, young and old, will want to eat them! Make a generous batch, store it for a long time, boost your immunity, and have a healthy winter!
Ingredients- 10 kg Tangerines
- Secret Ingredients (instead of sugar)
- 1.5 cups Vinegar
- 1.5 cups Soju (Korean rice wine)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, carefully select fresh and flavorful tangerines. Set aside any bruised or overripe ones.
Step 2
For the fresh tangerines, place them in a bowl for washing. Add 1.5 cups of vinegar and 1.5 cups of soju, and let them soak for 10 minutes. (This step helps remove residual pesticides from the tangerine peel.)
Step 3
Rinse the soaked tangerines thoroughly under running water multiple times. After washing, place them in a colander to drain completely.
Step 4
Take the tangerines that were set aside earlier. Peel them and remove any seeds, preparing them for use. (This process helps reduce any bitterness in the preserve.)
Step 5
Once the tangerines are dry, remove the seeds and slice them thinly. Aim for a thickness of about 3-5mm, depending on the size of the tangerines. Since you’ll be using the peel, thorough washing is crucial.
Step 6
Prepare sterilized glass jars for your preserve. Layer the sliced tangerines and your chosen secret ingredients (or sugar) into the jars. A 1:1 ratio of tangerines to secret ingredients is recommended, but you can adjust this to your taste. Pour in the soju and vinegar, filling the jar so all ingredients are submerged.