STICKY CHILLI AND MINT PINEAPPLE
This pineapple dessert recipe adds chilli and finely chopped mint for a unique twist.
INGREDIENTS
1 large, ripe pineapple
50g caster sugar
50ml rum or water
1 red chilli
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
METHOD
-Peel, core and cut the pineapple into chunks. Sprinkle with a little caster sugar and set aside.
-In a pan, heat the caster sugar with the rum or water and the red chilli, finely chopped, until sticky, then add the chopped fresh mint.
-Heat a griddle pan and cook the pineapple, in batches, for 1-2 minutes on each side until slightly caramelised.
-Place in a bowl, pour over the syrup and leave to macerate until ready to serve.
Photo: Elize de Kock
Note: Ek het toe dié resep gebruik met die groen pynappel. Het net die metode verander deur die caramelized pynappel in die sous “ryp” tė maak. Het dit net stadig gaargemaak met ń deksel op vir so ń halfuur.
