Thai Tea Pudding with Lime Caramel and Candied CashewsJennifer May, courtesy of Clarkson Potter
On the streets of Thailand, where the temperature sometimes soars over 100°, there's nothing more refreshing than a plastic bag of Thai tea! Since most of the tea shops don't have seating, the Thai people take their sweetened iced tea "to go" in a plastic bag with a straw sticking out of it. The flavors of these teas were the inspiration for this dessert. The thing that makes this dish so special is the lime in the caramel, which adds an unusual tang to the sweetness. Another bonus is the crunch and spice of the cashews that are sprinkled over the top of the pudding, adding a wonderful surprise.
Cooks' Note
*Thai tea mix: This is a prepackaged blend of black tea and spices found in Thai markets.
