You don’t have to grease anything if you’re using a silicone baking mat. [3] X Research source

Most recipes recommend making dalgona over a gas stovetop. While you can definitely try making this on an electric stovetop, you might not have as much luck.

Feel free to use a small, non-stick skillet or saucepan if you don’t have a metal ladle on hand. Spread the sugar evenly on the bottom of your pan or skillet instead of just dumping it in.

Skillet Instructions: Don’t stir the sugar—just wait 1-2 minutes for it to dissolve.

Your mixture is probably burnt if it looks any darker than this. Try to keep the ladle about 2 in (5. 1 cm) above your burner. Skillet Instructions: Once the sugar dissolves into a liquid, lightly mix it until it looks light gold.

Baking soda helps change the consistency of the sugar, so you do need it for this recipe. Skillet Instructions: Move the skillet away from the burner before adding in any baking soda. [10] X Research source

Ideally, your dalgona candy should be around 3 1⁄2 in (8. 9 cm) wide and a few millimeters thick. [14] X Research source You can also use a Hotteok press to do this! A hotteok press is a hand-held tool designed specifically for Korean pancakes, but it works really well for dalgona, too.

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If you do end up with leftovers, stick them in an airtight container and enjoy them within a day or 2.