Colourful, sweet-and-sour appetizing desserts are good for the hot summer and replenish energy. The Royal View Hotel has prepared a series of exquisite desserts for the summer using the favourite dried plum of Superman from Penguin Village.
A. Cold plain noodle with dried plum
| Ingredients (serves four) | |
| Plain noodles | 1 pack |
| Dried plum | 4 pieces |
| Cold stock | 400ml |
| Cucumber | 100g |
Instruction
- Use a chicken or pork bone to prepare the broth in advance and cool in the refrigerator.
- Boil the noodles and put into cold water when cooked.
- Wash cucumber, remove seeds and shred.
- Put the noodles into a bowl, cover with cucumber and dried plum then add cold broth and serve.
B. Dried plum deep-fried Japanese tofu sushi
| Ingredients (serves four) | |
| Dried plum | 8 pieces |
| Honeydew melon ball | 8 pieces |
| Sushi vinegar | 20ml |
| Japanese pearl rice | 100g |
| Deep-fried Japanese tofu skin | 8 pieces |
| Sushi dressing | 40ml |
Instruction
- Cook rice and add a little sushi vinegar while it is hot. Mix evenly.
- Open up the deep-fried Japanese tofu skin, place the sushi rice in it and pour on some dressing.
- Place dried plum and honeydew melon ball on top.
C. Plum jelly
| Ingredients (serves four) | |
| Dried plum | 4 pieces |
| Strawberry gel powder | 100g |
| Sweet cream | 40g |
| Water | 400ml |
Instruction
- Boil two pieces of plum in water then dice. Remember to take out the seeds first.
- Put the strawberry powder into the plum water and stir until dissolved. Let cool and divide into four cups. Refrigerate for about two hours.
- Put a dollop of sweet cream on top garnish with half a dried plum and serve.
Royal View Hotel
Enquiries: (852) 3716 2898
Transport: A shuttle bus is available between the hotel and The Sun Arcade in Tsim Sha Tsui and the Tsuen Wan MTR station (Exit B3). See www.royalview.com.hk to find out more.
Appetizing summer snack and dessert with dried plum
Executive Chef Kent Chow
Cold plain noodle with dried plum
Dried plum deep-fried Japanese tofu sushi
Plum jelly