Sweet and fragrant pineapple cake from Cau Duc.

Cau Duc pineapples are famous for their sweet, juicy, and crisp taste. Many delicious dishes made from pineapple are also well-known, from pineapple heart pancakes to jam, wine, and pineapple cakes.

Pineapple cake from Cau Duc. Photo: KIEU MAI

Cau Duc pineapple cake is quite elaborate, from the cake's crust to the jam filling inside. The pineapples selected for making jam are those that are just ripe, retaining the crispness and sweetness of the pineapple flesh.

Peel the pineapple, remove the eyes and core, keeping only the flesh. The pineapple flesh can be chopped into small pieces or blended in a blender. Then squeeze out the juice, ensuring the pineapple remains soft and moist. Next, marinate with a little sugar until the sugar is absorbed, then cook over high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the pineapple thickens. The finished pineapple jam is ready.

The pastry crust requires more skill and dexterity. Flour, coconut milk, salt, and sugar are mixed in the right proportions. This dough mixture is kneaded until smooth and left to rest for 30-40 minutes. In addition, a little tapioca starch mixed with a little cooking oil or lard is needed. This is one of the important steps to create a crispy, flaky crust after baking.

Once the dough mixture has rested sufficiently, roll it out thinly. Then, mix the tapioca starch with oil and roll it in evenly. Next, roll the entire dough into a cylindrical shape and cut it into slices about 3-5 cm thick. Take each slice of dough, roll it thinly, and place the pineapple jam filling in the center. Roll the dough into a ball and flatten it slightly. Using a small knife, divide it into 6-8 small, evenly sized petals. Then, flip the petals upwards to create a charming flower-shaped pastry.

The cake is then baked at an average temperature of 175-180 degrees Celsius for about 20-25 minutes. When done, the cake has a crispy crust and the pineapple jam is sweet and sour and fragrant.

To enjoy authentic pineapple cake, visitors can go to the orchards in the community tourism area of ​​Hoa Luu commune, Can Tho.

MINH NHIEN

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