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Unleash the Flavor of Japan with Yuzu Trixy Stix

Discover the Unique Taste of Yuzu

Yuzu, a small citrus fruit, is a staple in Japanese cuisine, offering a tangy flavor that falls between a grapefruit and a mandarin orange. Its intense sourness has captured the attention of bartenders and pastry chefs, who use it to add a unique twist to their creations. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to harness the power of yuzu to create Trixy Stix that will tantalize your taste buds.

Gather Your Ingredients and Equipment

To make these Trixy Stix, you’ll need:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon yuzu juice
• A clean coffee or spice grinder
• 20 (8-inch) paper straws
• A toothpick
• Paper for covering your work surface and creating a funnel

Preparing the Sugar Mixture

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and yuzu juice. Use your fingers to rub the yuzu juice into the sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand. Sprinkle the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and press it into a thin, even layer about 1/16 inch thick. Let it dry completely, either for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Transforming the Sugar Mixture

Once the sugar mixture is dry, break it into small pieces and process it into a fine powder using a clean coffee or spice grinder. Sift the powder through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing against the powder with the back of a spoon to force it through the mesh. Repeat the grinding and sifting process until all of the sugar mixture is processed.

Filling the Paper Straws

Place a sheet of paper on your work surface and have the paper straws and toothpick ready. Create a small funnel out of another piece of paper or use a No. 16 Open Star or No. 5 Round piping tip. Fold up one end of a straw 1/4 inch and fit the point of the funnel or piping tip into the open end. Spoon in about 1 1/4 teaspoons of the sugar mixture and use the toothpick to poke it into the straw. Remove the funnel or piping tip and fold the open end of the straw down 1/4 inch to close. Repeat with the remaining straws and sugar.

Tips and Variations

To find yuzu juice, check the ethnic aisle or freezer section of well-stocked gourmet or ethnic grocery stores, or buy it online. This recipe makes about 20 Trixy Stix, which can be customized to fit your taste preferences. Experiment with different flavor combinations to create unique Trixy Stix that will impress your friends and family.