Street Snacks & Botanas Callejeras

Turrón de Guadalajara in Los Angeles

Look for glowing mounds of vibrant pink pulled candy sliced into chewy ribbons and dressed with fresh lime juice, chile, and chamoy at Imperial Night Market in Downtown LA on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, when a vendor is serving it. Free entry.

2300 E 15th St, Downtown LA · Free entry
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Street Snacks & Botanas Callejeras
PREPARATION
Boiled sugar syrup pulled on hooks until chewy, colored vibrant pink, and sliced.
MARKET
Imperial Night Market, Downtown LA
ABOUT THE DISH

About Turrón de Guadalajara

Turrón de Guadalajara, popularly known as turrón rosa, is an iconic street confection native to Jalisco's capital. While sharing a name with Spanish nougat, the exact historical origin of Guadalajara's pink version remains undocumented.

Artisan candy makers, known as turroneros, boil water, sugar, and lime juice before adding vanilla and vivid pink coloring. After resting, the confection is hung and pulled. Slices are dressed with tart lime juice.

Vibrant Mexican pink color with glossy sheenStretched and aerated for dense chewy textureFlavored with fragrant vanilla and cane sugarTopped with tart lime juice and chile

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Frequently asked questions

What seasonings are traditionally added to turrón rosa?

Slices of chewy pink candy are dressed with tart fresh lime juice, powdered chile, and chamoy.

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