Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Desserts
Mứt Me Cay (Spicy Sweet Tamarind Candies with Peanuts)
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 200g tamarind pulp
- • 2 birdseye chilies, finely minced
- • 250g sugar
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, chopped
- • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Soak the tamarind pulp in hot water for 15 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Push the pulp through a sieve to extract a smooth paste.
3
Phase 3
Simmer the paste with sugar, chili, and salt until it thickens and darkens.
4
Phase 4
Spread onto a greased tray and chill until firm.
5
Phase 5
Cut into pieces and toss with chopped peanuts and sesame seeds.