Cranberry Licorice Snack

This Vietnamese-inspired snack is not only a delicious treat but also a natural remedy for relieving minor flu symptoms or adapting to sudden weather changes.  It features a tangy, spicy flavor from ginger powder and cayenne, and it’s simple to prepare.

Ingredients:

5 cups of dried cranberries (Costco’s work great)

1/4 cup of each the following mixed spice powders:

Ginger powder

Tamarind powder

Licorice powder

Spiced plum powder (lyhing powder)

2 tbsp chili powder (adjust to taste for spiciness)

Directions:

Preparing the spice blend:

Combine all the spice powders in a bowl.

Sift the mixture through a fine sieve to ensure a smooth blend.

Coating the cranberries:

Place the cranberries in a large mixing bowl.

Pour the sifted spice blend over the cranberries and mix thoroughly until the cranberries are evenly coated.

Soaking and Sifting:

Let the mixture sit for about 3 hours to allow the flavors to absorb.

After soaking, sift the mixture again to separate any excess powder.  Reserve this powder for future use with smaller batches of cranberries. This quantity of reserved powder will be enough for another 3 cups of cranberries.

Storing and enjoying:

Transfer the coated cranberries to a glass jar for storage.

Enjoy as a flavorful snack or as a remedy when needed.

This snack keeps well and is perfect for those looking for a balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.