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Top 5 products for Rock Sugar

South Word Brand Yellow Rock Sugar 14 oz
South Word Brand Lump Rock Sugar
Shuanglipai White Rock Sugar
Pearl River Bridge Rock Candy (Yellow Lump) 454 g
Taiwanese Red Rock Sugar

Popular recipes

Hong Shao Rou (Red-Braised Pork Belly)

Hong shao rou is a Chinese braised pork belly dish cooked with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine and rock sugar, which gives the sauce a glossy sheen.

Steamed Pear with Rock Sugar

Steamed pear with rock sugar is a Chinese dessert where a hollowed Asian pear is filled with rock sugar and steamed until soft and sweet.

Rock Sugar Syrup

Rock sugar syrup is made by dissolving rock sugar in water, used to sweeten tong sui desserts, drinks and tea.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Where can I buy rock sugar near me?

    Weee! sells rock sugar online, including South Word Brand Yellow Rock Sugar 14 oz, South Word Brand Lump Rock Sugar and Shuanglipai White Rock Sugar. Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options.

  • What is rock sugar used for?

    Rock sugar is used in red-braised dishes, sweet soups (tong sui), steamed pear desserts, herbal drinks, and tea. It adds a mild, clean sweetness and a glossy sheen to braises.

  • Can I substitute regular sugar for rock sugar?

    Yes. Granulated sugar can replace rock sugar in recipes, but it dissolves faster and tastes slightly sweeter. Use a little less to start.

  • How should I store rock sugar?

    Store rock sugar in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It keeps for a long time.

  • What is rock sugar?

    Rock sugar, also called rock candy or crystal sugar, is sugar crystallized into large lumps. It is sold in yellow and white varieties and used in Chinese cooking, desserts and drinks.

  • What is the difference between yellow and white rock sugar?

    Yellow rock sugar is less refined and has a slightly caramel-like flavor, while white rock sugar is cleaner and neutral. Either works in desserts and braises.

  • How do you dissolve rock sugar?

    Break large lumps with a mallet if needed, then simmer in water until fully dissolved. Rock sugar dissolves more slowly than granulated sugar.

  • Is rock sugar the same as rock candy?

    Often yes. Rock sugar in Chinese groceries and rock candy are both crystallized sugar lumps, such as Pearl River Bridge Rock Candy (Yellow Lump).