tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36752534.post5658955093204249779..comments2023-11-05T20:18:59.869+08:00Comments on House of Annie: Evolution of Dessert: Sake-Poached Asian Pears with Ume and Li Hing SauceNate @ House of Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00999631992214200998noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36752534.post-42849206475487033172008-10-19T13:14:00.000+08:002008-10-19T13:14:00.000+08:00@van - thanks!@van - thanks!Nate @ House of Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999631992214200998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36752534.post-23896109104469899832008-10-18T03:26:00.000+08:002008-10-18T03:26:00.000+08:00Beautiful and yummy!Beautiful and yummy!VanPhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05904454741392325281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36752534.post-43371467558678387422008-10-16T14:40:00.000+08:002008-10-16T14:40:00.000+08:00@Carolyn - in Hawaii, it was called "C-Mui" as wel...@Carolyn - in Hawaii, it was called "C-Mui" as well as "li hing mui".Nate @ House of Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999631992214200998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36752534.post-57158648089204550772008-10-16T06:36:00.000+08:002008-10-16T06:36:00.000+08:00To be honest, I've only known it as li-hing in the...To be honest, I've only known it as li-hing in the past few years. I know the actual salted preserve plum as "muoy'' or however you spell it. ;)<BR/>Whatever it is, it's GOOD! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36752534.post-19954006981019322922008-10-14T15:37:00.000+08:002008-10-14T15:37:00.000+08:00@Ramya - let us know how it turned out!@Ramya - let us know how it turned out!Nate @ House of Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999631992214200998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36752534.post-65825712355608299222008-10-14T03:24:00.000+08:002008-10-14T03:24:00.000+08:00I just had an Asian Pear left, but a coupla days b...I just had an Asian Pear left, but a coupla days back I peeled it and we had it cos I felt very thirsty... Missed your post then, anyways I shall pick a few Pears this weekend and save them for your recipe ;)Ramya Vijaykumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04131664034778657926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36752534.post-8228626453794845172008-10-14T02:16:00.000+08:002008-10-14T02:16:00.000+08:00@jenster - our pantry needs organizing too. I don...@jenster - our pantry needs organizing too. I don't know what is in there that needs tossing out! where in hawaii does your family live?<BR/><BR/>@lilly - thanks!<BR/><BR/>@carolyn - I don't recall seeing the powder at 99 Ranch. Do you call it "li hing" too, or by some other name?Nate @ House of Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999631992214200998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36752534.post-74060979142414275182008-10-13T23:17:00.000+08:002008-10-13T23:17:00.000+08:00Oh, I love the taste of Li Hing. It makes me think...Oh, I love the taste of Li Hing. It makes me think of my childhood, chewing on those Chinese dried plums with the sweet-salty flavor. Does anyone know: Can you find the powder easily like at 99 Ranch or a similar Asian market?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36752534.post-91093343005377987152008-10-13T04:18:00.000+08:002008-10-13T04:18:00.000+08:00Whoa - this looks so good. I've done poached pears...Whoa - this looks so good. I've done poached pears before, but had never thought to Asianify it. Nicely done!Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15635062247525231855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36752534.post-4010519645734512482008-10-12T07:13:00.000+08:002008-10-12T07:13:00.000+08:00@Jenster - what are you doing with a bag of li hin...@Jenster - what are you doing with a bag of li hing powder?<BR/><BR/>I picked it up at Long's Drugs/Kahala Mall during a holiday visit with family last year. I was going to sprinkle it on top of my fruit. Then I put it into my pantry and promptly forgot about it. (Can you believe that?) Needless to say, my pantry is in need of a good organizing.Jensterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390944490265195300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36752534.post-40556317431750537742008-10-11T13:38:00.000+08:002008-10-11T13:38:00.000+08:00@Manger - I did have some with vanilla ice cream.....@Manger - I did have some with vanilla ice cream...it didn't work unfortunately. I think with li hing you need something tart. Maybe a lemon sorbet or something.<BR/><BR/>@Jenster - what are you doing with a bag of li hing powder?Nate @ House of Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999631992214200998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36752534.post-71396985292657056642008-10-11T09:21:00.000+08:002008-10-11T09:21:00.000+08:00I think li hing mui is defintely an acquired taste...I think li hing mui is defintely an acquired taste, although it's not a hard one to acquire! I have a bag of li hing powder in my pantry and you've inspired me to make a sauce.Jensterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390944490265195300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36752534.post-58210465265029196042008-10-11T05:38:00.000+08:002008-10-11T05:38:00.000+08:00It looks beautiful and sounds, well yes interestin...It looks beautiful and sounds, well yes interesting but unique and delicious, maybe you should pair it with something creamy as well, either ice cream or whipped cream. And you could make a complementary flavor. (not sure what that would be--but I know you are creative and will make it perfect for the day of the contest.)Manger La Villehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590882347657616676noreply@blogger.com