tengandan
Tengandan is a traditional Japanese confectionery, often described as a type of hard candy or brittle. Its characteristic feature is its crunchy texture, achieved by cooking sugar and starch until caramelized and then often incorporating ingredients like nuts or seeds. The name "tengandan" itself hints at its composition, with "tengai" potentially referring to a type of bamboo or natural material, and "dan" meaning ball or lump, suggesting its traditional formation.
The preparation of tengandan involves carefully controlled heating to achieve the desired caramelization without burning the