Guilinggao
龟苓膏guī líng gāo
- Time
- 2 h 15 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 129 kcal
- Yield
- 4 servings
Guilinggao is a traditional Cantonese dessert with a silky texture, a slightly bitter taste, and a sweet aftertaste. It is often enjoyed as a cooling summer snack. Guilinggao is believed to clear heat, dispel dampness, nourish yin, and improve complexion, making it a nutritious and healthy treat. The recipe is simple and beginner-friendly, requiring only preparation, stirring, and heating. After chilling for about 2 hours, it is ready to enjoy.龟苓膏是一道广式传统甜品,口感嫩滑微苦回甘,常作为夏日消暑小食。龟苓膏能清热祛湿、滋阴养颜,是营养健康的一款点心。做法简单,新手也能轻松掌握,全程只需备料、搅拌和加热,冷藏等待约两小时后即可享用。

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Method6 steps
- 1
Prepare the Powder Mixture
调制粉液
Pour 25g of Guilinggao powder and 120ml of cold water into a pot. Stir thoroughly until no lumps remain.
在锅中倒入龟苓膏粉 25 克与冷水 120 毫升,充分搅拌至无颗粒感。
1 min
- Be sure to stir completely and evenly, otherwise the finished product will have lumps.一定要彻底搅拌均匀,否则成品会有疙瘩

- 2
Dissolve the Sugar Syrup
溶解糖水
In a separate container, add 100g of granulated sugar, pour in 500ml of boiling water, and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
在另一个容器中加入白砂糖 100 克,倒入沸水 500 毫升,搅拌至糖完全溶解。
1 min
- Ensure the sugar is fully dissolved to avoid an uneven texture.确保糖完全溶解,避免口感不均

- 3
Combine the Mixtures
混合浆液
Slowly pour the sugar syrup into the Guilinggao powder mixture and stir immediately and thoroughly to prevent clumping.
将糖水缓慢倒入龟苓膏粉液中,立即搅拌均匀,避免结块。
30 sec
- Stir continuously as you pour, and keep the motion smooth and quick.边倒边搅拌,动作要连贯迅速

- 4
Heat and Cook
加热熬煮
Transfer the combined mixture to a pot. Heat over medium-low heat while stirring continuously to prevent sticking.
将混合液体放入锅中,加热时保持中小火,并持续搅拌以防粘锅。
5 min
- Keep the heat at medium-low, and make sure the stirring tool reaches the bottom of the pot.必须保持中小火,且搅拌需触及锅底

- 5
Cook Until Thickened
煮至粘稠
Heat until the liquid becomes thick and small bubbles begin to form, then turn off the heat.
加热至液体变粘稠并开始冒小泡,即可关火。
1 min
- Turn off the heat once small bubbles appear and the resistance to stirring noticeably increases.看到冒小泡且阻力感明显增加时即可停火

- 6
Cool and Chill
冷却冷藏
Quickly pour the liquid into a mould or bowl and let it cool naturally to set. For the best texture, chill in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours before serving.
快速将液体倒入模具中,自然冷却凝固。建议冷藏 1~2 小时后食用,口感更佳。
120 min
- Do not move the container during cooling, as this may affect the setting.冷却过程中不可随意移动容器,否则可能影响成型

Extra tips
- Do not move the container during cooling, as this may affect the setting.龟苓膏冷却过程中不可随意移动容器,否则可能影响成型。
- Avoid using high heat during cooking to prevent clumping or burning.加热时应避免使用大火,防止结块或糊底。
- You can add honey, condensed milk, or fruit to suit your taste.可根据个人口味添加蜂蜜、炼乳或水果食用。
- The concentration of Guilinggao powder varies slightly by brand. Follow the package instructions to adjust the ratio as needed.不同品牌龟苓膏粉浓度略有差异,建议参照包装说明调整配比。
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