Korean
Korean - Desserts and Drinks
Yuja Cha
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 3 fresh yuzu (citron)
- • 1 1/2 cups sugar
- • 2 tbsp yuja cheong (citron preserve)
- • 1 cup hot water
- • 1 tsp pine nuts
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Wash the yuzu thoroughly, slice them into thin wedges, and remove the seeds, keeping the precious peel.
2
Phase 2
Toss the sliced yuzu with the sugar in a sterilized jar, pressing down so the fruit is submerged.
3
Phase 3
Refrigerate the jar for 1 week, stirring once a day, until a thick syrup (yuja cheong) forms.
4
Phase 4
Spoon 2 tablespoons of the yuja cheong with fruit pieces into a teacup.
5
Phase 5
Pour hot (not boiling) water over the preserve.
6
Phase 6
Stir well until dissolved and garnish with pine nuts; eat the softened fruit with a spoon.