Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Desserts
Mứt Cà Tím (Candied Spiced Aubergine with Sesame)
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 400g small purple aubergine
- • 300g sugar
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1 lime (juiced)
- • 30g fresh ginger, sliced
- • 3 tbsp water
- • 50g toasted sesame seeds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cut the aubergine into strips, salt them, then rinse and dry.
2
Phase 2
Blanch the strips in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain.
3
Phase 3
Simmer the aubergine with sugar, lime juice, ginger, and water.
4
Phase 4
Cook until the syrup is glossy and clings to the pieces.
5
Phase 5
Cool on a tray and roll in the sesame seeds.