Spicy-Sweet KumquatsRomulo Yanes
Pop one of these in your mouth for a burst of bittersweet flavor.
Recipe information
Total Time
1 1/2 h
Yield
Makes 60 hors d'oeuvres
Ingredients
6
tablespoons granulated sugar
1
1/2 tablespoons chili powder
4
teaspoons powdered egg whites (see Cooks' notes)
1
/4 cup warm water
60
kumquats (preferably thin-skinned)
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Preparation
Stir together sugar and chili powder. Whisk egg whites with water until dissolved. Working with 1 kumquat at a time, dip 1 side in whites, letting excess drip off, then dip in sugar mixture. Transfer to a rack to dry, coated side up.