Want to enjoy more sweet potato, but getting tired of the usual baked/roasted type?
Why not try pickled plum?
With our pickled plum sweet potato powder, we’ve turned this classic Taiwanese treat into a drinkable form.
Read on to learn more!
What’s pickled plum?
Also known as “Li Hing Mui” or “Hua mei”, Chinese pickled plum is a kind of dried, pickled Chinese plum with a distinctive salty flavour.
While it originated from Guangzhou, the treat soon spread to other countries!
In Japan it was known as “hoshiume”, though the Japanese variant might be a bit sweeter in comparison.
Meanwhile, Hawaiians love snacking on Li Hing Mui, even using its powdered form as a seasoning!
Some also say that the Mexican Chamoy has its roots in Hua Mei, though how exactly did it evolve into Chamoy has been debatable.
What makes pickled plum so great?
Pickled plum isn’t just a burst of flavour, it also has some health benefits too:
Now add sweet potato!
What about Taiwan? Aside from enjoying it as a snack, huamei powder is also a popular seasoning. When you visit a night market in Taiwan, chances are you’ve already given it a try!
It’s often either added to fried chicken pieces, sprinkled on top of sliced fruits such as pomelo, or in this case – sweet potato fries.
With a unique blend of sweet, sour and savoury flavours, who needs tomato ketchup?
Pickled plum sweet potato boba
With a combination of creamy sweet potato and zesty huamei, this drink captures the flavours of the classic street food.
Add some tapioca pearls, and you have a night market in a cup!
What you’ll need
How to make
Cook the tapioca pearls and drain, set aside
Blend the powder with milk until smooth, add ice cubes and shake
Add the mixture to a glass or cup, then add the cooked tapioca pearls. Top up with more ice cubes
Want an extra shot of flavour? Garnish with more huamei powder, or add a Mexican flair by rimming the cup with some chamoy sauce!