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Ingredients:

4 1/2 lb watermelon
7/8 cup granulated sugar
4 tsp osmanthus flowers (or use candied rose or violet petals)
2 drops red flavoring color (red food coloring)
8 tbsp corn starch (corn flour) dissolved in 8 tbsp water
1 oz haw jelly, cubed

Watermelon With Sauce

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Method:
  1. Halve and seed the watermelon and cut the pulp into small cubes. Set aside.
  2. Heat 4 1/2 cups water in a pot. Add the sugar and osmanthus flowers and bring to a boil, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Skim off and foam.
  3. Add the red flavoring color and corn starch. Cook, stirring until the sauce becomes a thin glaze. Remove and let stand until cool.
  4. Place the watermelon and haw jelly cubes on a serving dish, cover with the sauce, and serve.

 

 


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