Black Sesame Praline Latte

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One of the most vivid recollections I have is of my grandmother making black sesame dumplings, or tangyuan, during festivals and family gatherings. The process was mesmerizing - watching her skillfully mix the ground sesame with sugar and roll it into small balls, which would later be enveloped in glutinous rice dough and cooked until they became soft and chewy. The moment when we bit into these warm, gooey dumplings and tasted the rich sesame filling is something I'll never forget. It was a symbol of togetherness and tradition, passed down through generations.
Drawing inspiration from the cherished memories of my grandmother's black sesame dumplings, I'll be infusing that same rich, nutty flavor into this black sesame praline latte. The only difference is that I'll be putting a twist on the traditional flavors of black sesame and sugar by caramelizing the sugar, thus turning the sesame mixture into a praline. I hope you enjoy!
Black Sesame Praline Paste Ingredients:
- 1 Part black sesame seeds
- 1 Part cane sugar
- Oil
Black Sesame Praline Paste Instructions:
1. Toast sesame seeds in a pan until fragrant (3-5 minutes).
2. Add sugar into a pot over medium-low heat and allow it to caramelizing. Stir to avoid burning.
Note: a lighter caramel will be more sweet while a darker one will be more complex and bold in flavor.
3. Add toasted sesame seeds into the caramel and stir until well mixed.
4. Spread out the mixture unto a nonstick surface and allow to cool.
5. Break the praline into pieces after it is cool and place in food processor.
6. Blend in food processor until it is creamy.
Note: You may need to add oil to get it going.
7. Once mixture is done, store in a container until ready to use.
Black Sesame Praline Latte Ingredients:
- 1-2 Tbsp (16-32 g) black sesame praline paste
- 1 Cup (240 ml) high quality milk
Note: regular, oat, and almond work best, but any will work.
- Ice
Black Sesame Praline Latte Instructions:
1. Add some ice into a cup.
2. Add black sesame praline paste over the ice.
3. Add the milk and give it a good stir until well mixed.
Cheers!