Written By Sam Henselijn
Candy with Chamoy and Tajin is a sweet and spicy treat. Mexican Spicy Candy or ‘dulces enchilados’, as it’s commonly known in Mexico, is the perfect mixture of candy with a spice kick. These candies are also called Pica Pica, enchilados candy, or chamoy-covered candy. Dulces Enchilados are candy with chili. In Spanish ‘dulces’ means candies and ‘enchilados’ is an adjective that describes hot or spicy food. ‘Dulces enchilados’ are candy covered with Chamoy and Tajin because they are a mix of both worlds. Here are some candies with Chamoy and Tajin.
We all crave candy now and again during the day or a movie night. Whenever you feel like a bit of sugar these ‘dulce enchilados’ are the perfect sweet and spicy snack to get that heavenly sense of satisfaction.
What is Chamoy?
Chamoy is a popular sauce or condiment made from fruit such as plums, mangos, tamarind, or apricots, dehydrated chili, salt, sugar, and a touch of lime juice. Being considered by some as junk food, it is way more likely to find it in food stands in the streets of Mexico and the US, rather than in fancy restaurants.
Candy with Chamoy and Tajin
What is Chamoy’s Flavor Profile?
Chamoy is sweet, sour, salty, spicy, and a little tangy.….the perfect blend of savors!
It serves as a savory dip or sauce for sliced fruit or jicama, as candy coating, or as an addition to smoothies, popularly known as ‘chamoyadas’.
There are tons of similarities across the board, nevertheless, there aren’t two chamoy recipes that are the same. This, in turn, means that Chamoy can have different variations as far as flavor goes.
What is Tajin?
Although Chamoy and Tajin are often used together, they are very different condiments. Originally, Tajin was a Mexican brand of spice based on dehydrated lime juice and dry chili. After years of being the leading brand of this spice, the name of the brand has become synonymous with the name of the spice as well. Another common name for this condiment is ‘chile piquín’.
Tajin is a mix of different spices in powder form. It comes in different presentations from the original to the extra spicy. Hence, it is often sprinkled on elote (Mexican prepared corn on the cob) or cucumber slices, but you can also enjoy it on candy and other foods.
Chamoy Covered Candy with Tajin
The combination of Tajin with Chamoy used to cover candy results in the fabulous ‘dulces enchilados’. These are fantastic and L’Orenta has some amazing ones like the Chamoy skittle gummies.
Candy with Chamoy and Tajin Recipe
This easy recipe requires only a few ingredients and can be made quickly, in a matter of minutes. You can mix these up to enjoy yourself or give them as presents. Let’s get started with your ‘dulces enchilados’.
Note that the quantities of ingredients in this recipe are just a suggestion. Feel free to experiment with different amounts and make it your own!
- Candy, preferably gummy candy
- 2 tbsps of Chamoy
- 1 tbsps Tajin
- 5 tbsps of granulated sugar
- A pinch of salt
Step 1. To make your Chamoy candy, mix your Chamoy, sugar, Tajin, and salt in a bowl.
Step 2. Then, drop the candy in the bowl and let the Chamoy Tajin mixture coat the candy.
Step 3. Finally, let it sit for 10 to 20 minutes. You are now ready to enjoy your Chamoy Candy!
However, if you’d like a near-perfect way of enjoying this kind of candy, try our Chamoy Watermelon Slices. A perfect display of the combination of these products with amazing quality and L’Orenta’s original Chamoy recipe.
Enjoy Candy with the Spicy Kick of Chamoy and Tajin
‘Dulces enchilados’ is something everyone should be enjoying and the perfect spicy snack for any time of the day. Making them is pretty simple and enjoying them is even more.
I hope you enjoyed this article, though I’m certain you would have enjoyed it more if you had some of our world-famous Chamoy candy by your side.
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