Lychee Sesame Toffees ( Vegan Desserts)
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About Lychee Sesame Toffees ( Vegan Desserts)
Juicy and sweet, lychees are truly a tropical delight, and this unique dessert transforms them into a whole new level of yumminess. By pairing luscious lychees with caramel and the nutty crunch of sesame—another beloved tropical staple—this recipe delivers a fusion of flavors that's both exotic and comforting.
I first encountered this memorable treat in a cozy Thai restaurant back in 2008, and the unforgettable taste has lingered ever since. Today, I recreated these vegan Lychee Sesame Toffees for my son, sharing a treasured experience while introducing a new generation to this irresistible Thai-inspired dessert.
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Recipe Time & More
Ingredients
- 12 Lychee (deseeded or canned lychees)
- 1/2 cup Self Raising Flour
- 1/3 cup Soda Water
- 1 tsp Salt (of, or as per taste)
- 300 ml Vegetable Oil (for deep frying)
- 1 cup Sugar (for the toffee)
- 4.5 tsp Water
- 2 tsp Sesame Seeds (of roasted)
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Instructions
- Take the self raising flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the soda water and whisk to to form a thin batter.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a fryer till it just about becomes smoking hot.
- Dip the lychees in the batter and put in the hot oil in two batches.
- Fry to a light golden, remove and drain on kitchen towels.
- Take the sugar in a thick bottomed saucepan and add 4-5 teaspoons of water to
- Place the saucepan on a medium flame and mix the water and sugar mixture till it turns liquid.
- Turn up the flame a bit and keep a watch on the sugar syrup without disturbing it . Once it acquired a golden color, the caramelization picks up real fast.
- Once the color is light brown, remove the saucepan from the flame. Immerse the bottom in a bowl of water to stop the sugar from further caramelization.
- Pick the fried lychees using bamboo skewers or forks. Dip in the caramel, remove and keep on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Leave aside till they cool down.
- Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
- I have used baking sheet as these toffees are sticky and very hot because of the caramel.
- Also, these cannot be stored for longer period as they tend to absorb moisture and turn soggy .
Additional Tips
- For an extra-crunchy coating, lightly toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet before rolling the lychees in them—this enhances the nutty aroma and adds a deeper golden color.
- If you want a richer caramel flavor, use coconut sugar in place of white sugar; it will impart a subtle toffee-like taste that pairs beautifully with lychees and sesame.
- To prevent the toffees from sticking together after coating, space them out on a parchment-lined tray and allow them to cool completely before serving or storing.
- For a fun presentation, skewer each lychee toffee with a decorative cocktail pick, making them easy to serve as bite-sized party treats or as part of a dessert platter.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 920kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 76g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 45.6g | Sodium: 570mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 50g
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Superb super recipe, all the best to our Lil Man
Ultimate recipe I simply love Sweets
This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing.
This looks delightful! Thanks for the recipe.
Wow, this looks fantastic!