Kansui (lye water, alkaline water) 枧水
Kansui (枧水, jian shui), also called alkaline water, lye water or edible osmium water. Kansui is a compound food additive, a material in food technology, and a traditional auxiliary material commonly used in Cantonese-style pastries.
Servings: 4
Calories: 30kcal
Ingredients
- 15 g baking soda
- 45 g water
Instructions
- Prepare the baking soda. Preheat oven to 200 degrees, put an appropriate amount into the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove out and let it cool down
- Prepare Kansui at a ratio of 1 (baking sodto 3 (water). 15 grams of baked baking soda + 45 grams of water = 60 grams of Kansui water. Note: Put water in the container first, then add baking soda. Don't reverse the order. Stir with a spoon a few times and set aside until the liquid becomes clear.
- Keep the Kansui sealed.