Name: Spicy-Sweet Kumquats
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 1/2 h
Yield: Makes 60 hors d'oeuvres
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder; 4 teaspoons powdered egg whites (see Cooks' notes); 1/4 cup warm water; 60 kumquats (preferably thin-skinned)

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Spicy-Sweet KumquatsRomulo Yanes

Pop one of these in your mouth for a burst of bittersweet flavor.

Cooks' notes:

• 1/4 cup pasteurized liquid egg whites may be substituted for the mixture of powdered ones and water.
• Coat kumquats 3 days ahead and keep, between layers of wax paper, in an airtight container at room temperature.

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