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Illustrative photo: Pikaluk from UK — CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
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Liquorice (sweet)

Sweet made from liquorice root extract, with a distinctive, sweet, aniseed taste. Very popular in Northern Europe and France, it comes in sticks, pastilles or soft ropes.

  • 25 min
  • 8 servings
  • Medium
  • Budget-friendly

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, heat the water with the sugar and glucose syrup until fully dissolved.
  2. Add the liquorice extract and the agar-agar, then bring to the boil for 2 minutes, stirring.
  3. Gradually mix in the rice flour to get a smooth, fairly thick paste.
  4. Pour the paste into an oiled mould or onto a work surface, then leave it to rest for 2 hours until set.
  5. Cut into sticks or diamonds, then store in an airtight box away from moisture.

Variations and tips

Anise liquorice. Add an extra pinch of green anise to the paste before letting it set.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.