Sunday, February 3, 2008

Jan #1: Li Hing Mui

Let's start with a flavor that really sets my tongue on fire.



This Vietnamese flavor came to Hawaii in the 1900s by the Yick Lung Company. (Now you're appetized...) Turns out this pickled plume is a great way to flavor your shave ice (NOT shave ice). Some might say to stick to the macademia nut icecream... but not this guy...

Having only been to Kauai - I can only think of Jo Jo's shave ice shop in Waimea that has both li hing mui syrup and powder.

(Props to the Grub Club of LA for reminding me of the name...)

Can't someone help wiki and expand this stub ?

It's debatable if this flavor is best enjoyed fresh (head to your nearest Asain "candy" store and find out), in shave ice, or in margaritas. But what about children's books?

Order some online today!

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