Mandarin Cardamon Drizzle

 

Mandarin Cardamon Drizzle. This warm and aromatic Mandarin Cardamon Drizzle is a twist on the classic lemon curd recipe but quite different in flavor and color paired with warm aromatic ground cardamon. I think the lovely flavor of mandarin is somewhat overlooked in cooking generally, yet the sweet soft fruit is loved by kids and adults alike.

Ingredients"

(Makes just under 2 cups)

50 grams butter cut into small cubes

1 cup ordinary granulated white sugar 

2 eggs

Juice and zest of 2 large mandarins - about 75ml of juice

Mandarin segments to serve

1/2 - 1 tsp ground cardamon to suit your taste

 

Method:

Whisk eggs together in separate bowl until fluffy.  

Measure sugar into a microwave-safe mixing bowl with approximately 3/4 of the citrus juice.

Microwave on high for 20 seconds.  Remove and mix with small whisk or fork. Add cubed butter.  Return to microwave for further 20 seconds.

Once butter and sugar are melted add egg mixture and whisk (to prevent the egg cooking in the hot sugar and butter mixture). Add zest and remaining juice. Return to microwave for further 20 seconds, whisk again.

As the mixture thickens between bursts a thin white foam starts forming around the edge of the jug.  Remove and whisk gently. 

Overall, 3-4 20-second microwave bursts work for this recipe, it will depend on the wattage of your microwave. Short bursts are better than long.

Add 1/2 - 1 teaspoon of ground cardamon to your taste.