This version is from Fay Maschler’s ” Eating In”. The original sweet and sour sauce originated in Hunnan, China and was a light vinegar and sugar mixture with little resemblance to the dish served in many Chinese restaurants today.
I came across this Italian chocolate pudding on a recent trip to Italy when i was keen to try something other than Tiramasu for dessert. This is a simple version from Rachel Roddy but both versions I had benefited from the addition of Amaretto, either added to the pudding itself or as biscuit crumbs sprinkled on top. Or both….
A glorious pudding for summer or autumn from Nigella Lawson’s ” Nigella Express”. If you don’t have enough blackberries you could substitute half the blackberries with chopped pears or apples. It is best served with thick cream or ice cream.